Criticism as Israel extends detention of Gaza doctor (opens original article in a new tab)

Israel's Supreme Court rejected the release of a Gaza doctor detained without charge, drawing condemnation from human rights groups and medical professionals.

• Israel's Supreme Court denied the release of Gaza doctor Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been detained without charge since December 2024.
• The court's decision was based on confidential materials not shared with the doctor or his lawyer, leading to criticism as a moral and legal failure.
• Human rights groups and medical professionals have condemned the detention, citing lack of evidence and poor prison conditions.