Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya appeared in an Israeli court Friday after months in detention, and his family reported visible signs of mistreatment.
Relatives who attended the hearing said Abu Safiya showed physical marks they attributed to torture during custody. Israeli authorities had not responded to the family’s allegations.
Abu Safiya was detained amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where medical workers have faced heightened scrutiny and arrest. Human rights groups have documented cases of detained health workers denied adequate legal access.
The court session did not resolve his status. His legal team requested independent medical evaluation and access to full documentation of his detention conditions.
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