Israel Confirms Detention of Gaza Hospital Director Amid Rising Concerns Over Health Workers' Safety

Fri Apr 04 2025 06:18:20 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Israel Confirms Detention of Gaza Hospital Director Amid Rising Concerns Over Health Workers' Safety

The Israeli military confirms the detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan hospital, while raising concerns about the treatment of healthcare workers in Gaza.


Israel has confirmed the detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Gaza hospital director, during a raid that has ignited concerns over the wellbeing of healthcare professionals in the region. Human rights organizations call for transparency amidst allegations of mistreatment.


Israel has confirmed the detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. His arrest occurred during an Israeli military operation last Friday, reportedly aimed at expelling patients and medical personnel on allegations that the facility served as a stronghold for Hamas, a militant group engaged in conflict with Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Dr. Abu Safiya is currently undergoing an investigation, suggesting he holds a significant position within Hamas.

This confirmation by Israeli authorities came after initial denials, raising questions about the treatment of healthcare professionals under the Israeli military campaign, which has faced scrutiny from international watchdogs and humanitarian organizations. The group Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) earlier reached out to the IDF for clarity about Dr. Abu Safiya's case, only to be informed that there was "no indication" of his detention—a statement that has since been contradicted.

Amnesty International's Agnès Callamard has voiced urgent concerns regarding Dr. Abu Safiya's detention, pressuring Israeli authorities to disclose his whereabouts. Reports indicate that Israel has detained hundreds of medical workers in Gaza, often without charges, with allegations of torture and ill-treatment. In defense, Israeli officials maintain that all detainees are treated humanely.

Family members of Dr. Abu Safiya suspect he is being held at the Sde Teiman military base, which has been identified by former detainees as a location notorious for harsh interrogation practices. The IDF had initially ordered the evacuation of Kamal Adwan hospital under tight time constraints during an operation that they claim led to the apprehension of 240 combatants.

Additionally, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza's healthcare facilities have drawn widespread condemnation from the UN and other international entities. Reports indicate that since the onset of conflicts in October, Israel has faced accusations of committing war crimes, including attacking civilian infrastructures such as hospitals.

The military's intensified actions stem from a response to the unprecedented attacks launched by Hamas on southern Israel, which resulted in significant casualties and hostages. Meanwhile, the health ministry in Gaza reports staggering death tolls among its population, underpinning the ongoing humanitarian crisis exacerbated by a blockade limiting access to essential services and aid delivery.

In light of the situation, international observers continue to call for a comprehensive assessment of human rights conditions in the region, emphasizing the need for protection and rights for healthcare workers amid an escalating conflict that affects thousands of lives.

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