Israeli Court Upholds Detention of Gaza Hospital Director Held Without Charge
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyah, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, has been held by Israel without charge for over 550 days under the Unlawful Combatants Law. The Israeli Supreme Court rejected appeals for his release based on confidential evidence not disclosed to his defense. Israel accuses him of Hamas membership, which he and Gaza health authorities deny. Human rights groups report his deteriorating health and solitary confinement, while Israeli authorities deny mistreatment allegations.