‘Brutal torture’: Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya suffers fractured ribs in Israeli custody
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya in the first publicly circulated image (in social media) since his detention, June 2026
The Palestine Chronicle reports on 5 August 2026:
Key Developments
- Palestinian prisoners’ groups said Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya suffered fractured ribs after severe assaults inside Israel’s Rakevet prison.
- Abu Safiya reportedly suffers from heart disease, high blood pressure, and worsening health following solitary confinement and alleged medical neglect.
- Palestinian rights groups and UN bodies renewed calls for his immediate release and access to independent medical care.
Fractured Ribs
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the detained director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, suffered fractured ribs after what the Palestinian Prisoners’ Information Office described as violent assaults by Israeli prison authorities inside Rakevet prison.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the office said Abu Safiya endured severe abuse that left him with multiple injuries, including fractures to his rib cage. It added that July 27 marked “the most difficult day” since his detention, saying he was subjected to “brutal torture” inside the prison.
The office warned that Israeli prison authorities continue to assault Abu Safiya despite his deteriorating medical condition.
Health Deteriorates amid Solitary Confinement
According to the statement, Abu Safiya suffers from heart disease and high blood pressure in addition to injuries sustained during repeated assaults.