Israel's top court blocks release of 14 Palestinian doctors
The gist
Israel's Supreme Court refused to release 14 Gaza doctors held without charge, some over two years.
The ruling leaves their detention and one doctor's medical care in dispute.
How it unfolded
- Dec 27, 2024The Israeli army detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, during a raid on the hospital.
- 2025Abu Safiya's weight fell from 90 kilograms in January 2025 to 76 kilograms in May 2025, per Israel Prison Service records reviewed by Prof. Amit Tirosh.
- Jun 2026Abu Safiya was held in solitary confinement for a period beginning in June 2026.
Key terms
- solitary confinement
- Imprisonment in which a person lives alone in a cell with little or no contact with others.
Source: Wikipedia