Arabic version: نداء عاجل للإفراج عن طبيب غزة المحتجز

Elias, the son of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, has made a heartfelt appeal for his father’s release, emphasizing the urgent need for action from governments and international organizations. According to Middle East Eye, Elias warned that his father’s health condition is dire, urging the global community to intervene before it is too late.

Dr. Abu Safiya has been held in Israeli detention without charge for more than 555 days. His son reported that the doctor is suffering from severe injuries, inability to talk, difficulty breathing, and repeated loss of consciousness. Elias expressed his desperation, stating, “Perhaps this will be the last cry, perhaps we will never be able to check on my father again and perhaps the next news will be the final news.”

The emotional appeal underscores the dire circumstances facing Dr. Abu Safiya, who is a prominent figure in the Palestinian medical community. His family fears for his life and urges immediate humanitarian intervention to ensure his safety and health.

Elias’s call to action resonates with many who advocate for human rights and the treatment of detainees, highlighting the urgent need for international attention to his father’s plight.