US EditionIsrael frees some Gaza medical staff, but a prominent hospital chief remains imprisoned
More than 100 Gaza medical workers remain imprisoned, including hospital director Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, detained nearly 10 months amid accusations of Hamas ties, rights groups report.
- On Oct 15, 2025, Israel freed dozens of doctors, nurses and paramedics under Gaza's ceasefire deal, but Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, remains imprisoned without charge.
- Since Oct 7, 2023, Israel's two-year campaign devastated Gaza's health system, forcing many hospitals to close, while Israel says Hamas used hospitals militarily, a claim Palestinian health officials deny.
- As hospital director, Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya led Kamal Adwan Hospital through an 85-day siege and reported losing about 25 kilograms due to insufficient food and medical care in detention.
- Human-Rights groups note at least 115 medical workers remain in custody and four detainees' remains were returned, while released detainees and rights groups reported frequent abuse.
- Cheering staff carried Ahmed Muhanna, released director of al-Awda Hospital after about 22 months, while the Israeli military says Abu Safiya is investigated for Hamas ties, denied by staff and international aid groups.
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Israel frees some Gaza medical staff, but a prominent hospital chief remains imprisoned (World)
Under Gaza's ceasefire deal, Israel freed dozens of doctors, nurses, paramedics and other medical personnel seized during raids on hospitals. But more than 100 remain in Israeli prisons, including Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, a hospital director who became the face of the struggle to keep treating patient...
Israel frees some Gaza medical staff, but hospital chief still imprisoned
Under Gazas ceasefire deal, Israel freed dozens of doctors, nurses, paramedics and other medical personnel seized during raids on hospitals. But more than 100 remain in Israeli prisons, including Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, a hospital director who became the face of the struggle to keep treating patients under Israeli siege and bombardment.Despite widespread calls for his release, Abu Safiya was not among the hundreds of Palestinian detainees and pri…
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As Israel frees some Gaza medical staff, a prominent hospital chief remains imprisoned
Israel freed dozens of doctors, nurses and other medical workers as part of this week's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees under the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Dozens of health workers remain detained by Israel without charges or trial or date of departure.One of them is the doctor who starred in one of the most iconic photos of the genocide.Main Topics: GenocideRead full article
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