Israel extends detention of Gaza doctor after Supreme Court ruling
Israel's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal to release Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held without charge since December 2024. The decision means the 52-year-old paediatrician will remain in detention under Israel's Unlawful Combatants Law. The case has drawn criticism from human rights campaigners and medics, who say it raises serious legal and humanitarian concerns.According to the supplied material, the court relied on confidential materials that were not shared with Dr Abu Safiya or his lawyer, Nasser Odeh. A court spokesperson declined to comment when asked about the appeal. Israel's military has said Dr Abu Safiya was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 06:30 LONDON
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