Gaza health chief urges urgent action to protect detained doctor Hussam Abu Safia

Concerns over the health of Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian man detained by Israeli authorities, have intensified after multiple sources reported that he has been subjected to harsh interrogation techniques and denied adequate medical treatment. Abu Safia, 31, was taken into custody in the West Bank in early May during a security operation and has since been held without charge, according to statements from his family and local human‑rights groups.

Medical professionals and advocacy organizations, including the Palestinian Red Crescent and Amnesty International, have warned that the lack of timely medical care could jeopardize Abu Safia’s life, citing alleged signs of physical abuse and untreated injuries. Israeli officials have not provided a detailed response to the allegations, but a spokesperson for the military detention unit confirmed that routine health checks are conducted for all detainees. The situation remains under close observation by international monitors, who have called for transparent investigations and immediate access to medical treatment for the detainee.