A human rights group has filed a petition with Israel’s top court seeking information on the whereabouts of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent Palestinian hospital director detained by the Israeli military. Dr. Abu Safiya was last seen during an Israeli raid that closed Kamal Adwan Hospital, the last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza.
Former detainees released recently reported that Dr. Abu Safiya is being held at Sde Teiman, a military base in Israel’s Negev desert acting as a detention facility. The Israeli military initially denied his arrest but later stated that he was apprehended for suspected involvement in terrorist activities and holding a rank in the Hamas terror organization.
