Prisoners & Detainees
Abu Sulmiyya warns Israeli forces threaten detained doctor Abu Safiya's life
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A former Shifa Medical Complex director and ex-detainee in Israeli prisons said real danger threatens the life of detained physician Dr. Hisam Abu Safiya, 53, Shehab Wire reported. Dr. Muhammad Abu Sulmiyya, who previously headed the Gaza hospital, cautioned that Israeli occupation forces are determined to eliminate the doctor. Speaking exclusively to the news agency, Abu Sulmiyya raised alarm about the conditions and threats facing Abu Safiya in custody.
Abu Safiya, a medical professional whose detention has drawn concern from healthcare workers and rights advocates, remains held by Israeli forces. The circumstances of his confinement and specific allegations against him have not been disclosed. His case reflects broader concerns about the treatment of Palestinian medical personnel detained during the conflict.
