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Israel Detains Dr. Abu Safiya, Health Critical After Beatings

8/9/2026

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Israel has detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya since Dec 27 2024; his health is now critical.
Israeli guards beat Abu Safiya with batons on July 27 2026.
He was placed in solitary confinement on June 3 2026 and transferred to Rakevet prison on June 24 2026.
Amnesty International, the UN Commission of Inquiry and Physicians for Human Rights Israel demand his release, while Health Ministry chief Dr. Munir al-Boursh says he has untreated eye, head and chest injuries.

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Israel has detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya since Dec 27 2024; his health is now critical.
Israeli guards beat Abu Safiya with batons on July 27 2026.
He was placed in solitary confinement on June 3 2026 and transferred to Rakevet prison on June 24 2026.
Amnesty International, the UN Commission of Inquiry and Physicians for Human Rights Israel demand his release, while Health Ministry chief Dr. Munir al-Boursh says he has untreated eye, head and chest injuries.