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Israel Detains Doctor; UN Warns Imminent Death After Appeal Rejection

8/9/2026

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Israel has detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safia of Kamal Adwan Hospital under the unlawful combatant law since Dec 27, 2024.
His lawyer reported signs of beatings to his eye and head, prompting Dr. Muneer al-Boursh to demand a medical exam and release for Abu Safia and detained health workers.
Amnesty International and the UN Commission of Inquiry warned his life is in imminent danger after Israel’s Supreme Court rejected a release appeal June.

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Israel has detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safia of Kamal Adwan Hospital under the unlawful combatant law since Dec 27, 2024.
His lawyer reported signs of beatings to his eye and head, prompting Dr. Muneer al-Boursh to demand a medical exam and release for Abu Safia and detained health workers.
Amnesty International and the UN Commission of Inquiry warned his life is in imminent danger after Israel’s Supreme Court rejected a release appeal June.