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UN deems Israel's detention of Gaza doctor 'arbitrary' as health fears ... UN deems Israel's detention of Gaza doctor 'arbitrary' as health fears mount By Emma Farge Jul 6, 2026 Add AL-MONITOR on Google Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and still held in detention, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem, June 10, 2026. REUTERS TV via REUTERS — Reuters TV By Emma Farge GENEVA, July 6 (Reuters) - A U.N. human rights body on Monday called Israel’s detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and urged his immediate release, as rights groups and his lawyer warned that his life was in imminent danger. In its finding, the U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said that Israel's actions contravened multiple articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. "The appropriate remedy would be to release Mr. Abu Safiya immediately and accord him an enforceable right to compensation and other reparations," it said. The panel also raised broader concerns, saying the case — one of several submitted to it — “may i…

UN inquiry urges release of Gaza doctor held by Israel since December 2024 <p>By Olivia Le Poidevin</p><p>GENEVA, July 8 (Reuters) - A United Nations inquiry on Wednesday expressed concern at reports of abuse against a prominent Palestinian doctor seized by the Israeli military in Gaza in December 2024 and still being held in Israel and urged his release.</p><p>The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, called for the immediate release of Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the Gaza Strip.</p>

Israel's Detention of Prominent Gazan Doctor Is Arbitrary, UN Body Says A UN human rights body on Monday called Israel's detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and sought his immediate release as rights groups and his lawyer warned that his life was in imminent danger. In its finding, the ‌UN Working ‌Group on Arbitrary Detention said ‌that ⁠Israel's actions contravened multiple articles ⁠of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. "The appropriate remedy would be to release Mr. Abu Safiya immediately and accord him an enforceable ⁠right to compensation and other reparations, ‌in accordance with ‌international law," it said. It also voiced broader concerns ‌that the case, one of several ‌it has received, "may indicate a widespread or systematic practice of arbitrary detention in the country." Earlier on Monday, the doctor's lawyer alleged that his health was ‌in grave danger and that he had been subjected to brutal ⁠abuse ⁠on a daily basis, prompting calls for his release from rights groups. The Israel Prison Service did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Previously, it has rejected…

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UN body finds Israel detention of Gaza pediatrician arbitrary, calls ... News orzalaga / Pixabay The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention found Monday that Israel’s detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya violates international human rights law and called for his immediate release, as his lawyer and rights groups warned his life was in imminent danger. The five-member panel of independent experts, which operates as a special procedure of the UN Human Rights Council, found that Israel’s actions contravened multiple articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights declaring the detention arbitrary on three grounds: that Abu Safiya was never informed of charges and was denied access to a court to challenge his detention; that his right to a fair trial was violated through secret evidence and reversal of the presumption of innocence; and that his detention was discriminatory, reflecting what the panel described as the systematic denial of procedural rights to Palestinians held under the Unlawful Combatants Law. The panel also raised broader concerns, noting that the case, one of several submitted to it, “may indi…

UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel The inquiry commission urges Israel to release Hussam Abu Safia, citing credible reports he has suffered &#039;severe abuse&#039;.

UN deems Israel's detention of Gaza doctor 'arbitrary' as health fears mount <p>By Emma Farge</p><p>GENEVA, July 6 (Reuters) - A U.N. human rights body on Monday called Israel’s detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and urged his immediate release, as rights groups and his lawyer warned that his life was in imminent danger.</p><p>In its finding, the U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said that Israel's actions contravened multiple articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.</p>

UN deems Israel's detention of Gaza doctor 'arbitrary' . A UN human rights body on Monday called Israel's detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and urged his immediate release, as rights groups and his lawyer warned that his life was in imminent danger. In its finding, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said that Israel's actions contravened multiple articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. "The appropriate remedy would be to release Mr Abu Safiya immediately and accord him an enforceable right to compensation and other reparations," it said. The panel also raised broader concerns, saying the case - one of several submitted to it - "may indicate a widespread or systematic practice of arbitrary detention in the country." The Israel Prison Service and the Israeli diplomatic mission in Geneva did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Israel did not respond to the U.N. working group when approached about the case in July last year, it said. MENA Rights Group, which filed the complaint, said the 52 year old paediatrician and director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospita…

UN deems Israel’s detention of Gaza doctor ‘arbitrary’ as health fears mount A UN human rights body on Monday called Israel’s detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and urged his immediate release, as rights groups and his lawyer warned that his life was in imminent danger.In its finding, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said that Israel’s actions contravened multiple articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.“The appropriate remedy would be to release Mr. Abu Safiya immediately and accord him an enforceable right to compensation and other reparations,” it said.The panel also raised broader concerns, saying the case — one of several submitted to it — “may indicate a widespread or systematic practice of arbitrary detention in the country.”The Israel Prison Service and the Israeli diplomatic mission in Geneva did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Israel did not

UN rights body demands release of Palestinian doctor detained by Israel Hussam Abu Safia&#039;s family and lawyer say his life is in imminent danger and shows signs of having been tortured.

UN experts call for release of detained Gaza doctor <article data-history-node-id="443752" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-experts-call-release-detained-gaza-doctor" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-experts-call-release-detained-gaza-doctor" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">UN experts call for release of detained Gaza doctor</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>United Nations experts have called on Israel to immediately release Palestinian physician Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and all health and care workers held in what they described as arbitrary detention.</p> <p>The experts said Abu Safiya's continued detention without charge or trial reflects Israel's systematic targeting of Palestinian health workers and the continued destruction of Gaza's health system. They said the targeting was aimed at inflicting conditions leading to the mental and physical destruction of Palestinians.</p> <p>The independent experts include special rapporteurs Francesca Albanese, …

UN inquiry urges release of Gaza doctor held by Israel since December 2024 <p>A United Nations inquiry on Wednesday expressed concern at reports of abuse against a prominent Palestinian doctor seized by the Israeli military in Gaza in December 2024, who is still being held in Israel.</p> <p>The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, called for the immediate release of <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1924142/lawyer-says-detained-dr-hussam-abu-safia-in-critical-condition">Hussam Abu Safiya</a>, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the Gaza Strip.</p> <p>Rights groups and Abu Safiya’s lawyer have said his life is in imminent danger, and he continues to be held without charge, according to the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1996549">Physicians for Human Rights Israel</a>, an Israeli rights group.</p> <p>“The actions of the Israeli Prison Service guards towards Palestinian detainees raise grave concerns of violations of international law that likely amount to international crimes.</p> <p>“Dr Abu Safiya’s medical condition is the direct result of these actions,” the UN inquiry said in a statement.</p>…

UNHRC demands Israel immediately release abducted Gaza hospital director The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) calls on Israeli officials to immediately release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.

UN deems Israel's detention of Gaza doctor 'arbitrary' as health fears ... GENEVA: A UN human rights body on Monday called Israel’s detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and urged his immediate release, as rights groups and his lawyer warned that his life was in imminent danger.In its finding, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said that Israel’s actions contravened multiple articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.“The appropriate remedy would be to release Mr. Abu Safiya immediately and accord him an enforceable right ‌to compensation and other ‌reparations,” it said.The panel also raised broader concerns, saying ‌the ⁠case — one of several ⁠submitted to it — “may indicate a widespread or systematic practice of arbitrary detention in the country.”The Israel Prison Service and the Israeli diplomatic mission in Geneva did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Israel did not respond to the UN working group when approached about the case in July last year, it said. MENA Rights Group, which filed the complaint, said the 52-year-old pediatrician and director of Gaza’s…