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UN urges release of injured Dr. Abu Safiya, 13 doctors.

7/6/2026

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Physicians for Human Rights said Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, without charge, suffered injuries and severe breathing problems after his June 24 transfer to the Rakefet interrogation unit.
Lawyer Nasser Odeh reported he arrived shackled, bruised around his eyes and neck, and repeatedly lost consciousness on July 2.
UN experts and B’Tselem urged Israel to free Abu Safiya and 13 other doctors, noting 3,300 Palestinians were held under administrative detention without charge by end-2025.

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Physicians for Human Rights said Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, without charge, suffered injuries and severe breathing problems after his June 24 transfer to the Rakefet interrogation unit.
Lawyer Nasser Odeh reported he arrived shackled, bruised around his eyes and neck, and repeatedly lost consciousness on July 2.
UN experts and B’Tselem urged Israel to free Abu Safiya and 13 other doctors, noting 3,300 Palestinians were held under administrative detention without charge by end-2025.