The Israeli government, military and prison service did not immediately respond to requests for comment, including on whether any charges have yet been made against Abu Safiya. The Israel Defense Forces have alleged without evidence that he held “a rank” within Hamas.
The U.N. experts said his detention continued to “appear to be flagrantly arbitrary.” They said they had been in contact with the Israeli government regarding his case, but did not expand further. They did not elaborate on the source of the reports they said they had received on his condition.
Abu Safiya’s family and the legal team representing him, both of which have previously said he reported being tortured, could not immediately be reached for comment.
Abu Safiya became a voice for besieged Palestinians in Gaza during Israel’s more than two-year assault on the enclave following the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. The doctor, whose son was killed during
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