Health & Healing
Gaza health chief warns of escalating danger to detained doctor
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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The director general of Gaza's Health Ministry, Dr. Munir Al-Barsh, issued a warning about mounting concerns for the safety of imprisoned physician Hossam Abu Safiya, Shehab Wire reported. According to accounts from detention, Abu Safiya has been assaulted and sustained injuries to his eye, head, and chest.
Al-Barsh's statement reflects deepening alarm within Gaza's health sector over conditions facing the detained medical professional. The warnings come as reports of abuse in custody continue to emerge, raising questions about the detainee's physical condition and immediate wellbeing.
