Hussam Abu Safiya
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. His family believes he may be among the hostages who could be released in upcoming exchanges, given the ongoing negotiations related to the hostages held by Hamas.
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Hussam Abu Safiya is mentioned as a political prisoner waiting for freedom in Israeli detention.
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United Kingdom· 2026-07-18
Hussam Abu Safiya is a detained doctor and director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, known for his commitment to the healthcare of the people in Gaza.
Diplomatic efforts must be used to ensure detained Gazan doctor is released – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-09
Palestinian pediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya is facing imminent risk of death in Israeli custody after his condition deteriorated.
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United States· 2026-07-06
Palestinian pediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya is facing imminent risk of death in Israeli custody after his condition deteriorated.
FIFA denies Belgium’s appeal to overturn Balogun decisionUnited States· 2026-07-06
Hussam Abu Safiya is a prominent doctor from Gaza who has been detained and severely injured in Israeli custody.
Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-06
Palestinian pediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya is facing imminent risk of death in Israeli custody after his condition deteriorated.
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Palestinian pediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya is facing imminent risk of death in Israeli custody after his condition deteriorated.
World Cup fans question FIFA’s Balogun suspension U-turnUnited States· 2026-07-06
Hussam Abu Safiya is the director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan hospital, who was detained during a raid in December 2024.
At least 98 Palestinians have died in custody since October 2023, Israeli data shows | PalestineUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-17
Hussam Abu Safiya is a hospital director in Gaza who is currently imprisoned by Israel.
Un directeur d’hôpital de Gaza toujours emprisonné par Israël
France· 2025-10-19Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in an Israeli prison.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent Palestinian medic, is being held without charge in Israeli detention.
Israel accuses Hamas of attacking Israeli forces in GazaUnited States· 2025-10-19
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in an Israeli prison, where many had hoped he would be released as part of the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners following a ceasefire agreement.
CNN presses former Rep. George Santos on whether he’ll pay restitution to victimsUnited States· 2025-10-19Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in an Israeli prison.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in an Israeli prison.
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Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in Ofer military prison.
Israel extends detention of prominent Palestinian medicUnited States· 2025-10-18
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in an Israeli prison.
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Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in Ofer military prison in the occupied West Bank.
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Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in an Israeli prison.
Bystanders try to stop CBP arrest in ChicagoUnited States· 2025-10-18Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in Ofer military prison in the occupied West Bank.
Immigration activist says unmarked ICE car rammed into his carUnited States· 2025-10-18Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in Ofer military prison.
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Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge in Ofer military prison in the occupied West Bank.
Dogs reunited with owners after Alaska floodsUnited States· 2025-10-18Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is currently being held without charge.
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Hussam Abu Safiya was detained for treating children in a hospital until Israeli troops arrested him.
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Colombia· 2025-10-16
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, a hospital director, became the face of the struggle to keep treating patients under Israeli siege.
One of four bodies released by Hamas ‘does not match any of hostages’, Israel says | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-15
Hussam Abu Safiya is a pediatrician detained by Israeli forces and is not included in the prisoner exchange.
Veja quem são os prisioneiros palestinos trocados por reféns de Israel
Brazil· 2025-10-13
Hussam Abu Safiya is a pediatrician who was detained by Israeli forces and is not part of the prisoner exchange.
Veja quem são os prisioneiros palestinos trocados por reféns de IsraelBrazil· 2025-10-13
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya was arrested in December 2024 by Israeli forces during a raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza.
Which Palestinian prisoners have been released? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is the director of the Kamal Adwan hospital and has been detained at Israel’s Ofer prison since December 2024.
Rising number of doctors among hundreds of medical staff detained in Gaza, say rights groups | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-26
