The Palestinian Ministry of Health called for the immediate release of Dr Hussam Abu Safia, a paediatrician and director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, in addition to all medical staff detained by Israel, the Wafa news company reported.The ministrys call followed the Al Mezan Center for Human Rights reported that Abu Safia met his legal representative for the very first time on Tuesday evening at Ofer Prison, 47 days after being abducted by Israeli forces.His legal representative stated that Dr Abu Safia was kept in holding cell for 25 days, subjected to electrical shocks, beaten with sticks, and lost about 12 kgs.
The physician likewise struggles with an enlarged heart muscle however has actually not been provided with treatment in Ofer Prison.