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21
October
2026

CIVICUS and Physicians for Human Rights–Israel call for release of 14 detained Gaza doctors

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📅 21 October 2026 📍 Palestine

CIVICUS and Physicians for Human Rights–Israel added Dr Hussam Abu Safiya to a campaign calling for the release of him and 13 other Gaza doctors held without charge or trial, according to the groups. Abu Safiya, a paediatrician and director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, was detained on 27 December 2024. The groups called for release, or safeguards including independent medical care and access to lawyers and family. This is a campaign announcement, not a new detention event.

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Dr Hussam Abu Safiya

13 other detained Gaza doctors

Palestinian patients

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CIVICUS

Physicians for Human Rights–Israel

Government of Israel