Beit Lahia, Gaza Strip — a frontline Gaza hospital besieged and eventually shut down in 2024
The health of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, has severely declined, with Physicians for Human Rights-Israel calling for an independent medical examination. Abu Safiya, detained by Israel since December 2024 under the Unlawful Combatants Law, reports severe injuries and ongoing torture. New documents show missing chest X-ray results and continued claims of medical neglect as international observers urge accountability.
Demonstrations across London and European cities commemorate three years since Gaza’s crisis began. Protesters call for an immediate arms embargo on Israel and stronger sanctions, while police enforce a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime amid counter-demonstrations. The protests come as sanctions and international pressure continue to shape the political response to the conflict.
The Times of Israel reports continued Israeli strikes in Gaza targeting Hamas operatives, including leaders in the Nukhba Force and weapons production, as Israel seeks to dismantle Hamas capabilities. The operations follow Oct. 7 and ongoing ceasefire violations, with casualty updates from multiple sites.
Palestinian doctors detained by Israel without charge are not being released after petitions were rejected. Supreme Court and Lod District Court have upheld detention decisions despite concerns about health, weight loss and possible mistreatment. Medical reviews call for independent examination.
A midnight Israeli strike on the Al-Yassin building's surgical ward at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis has killed six people, including surgeon Rizk Abu Shaira, and injured dozens. The attack shields the department from functioning hospitals amid Gaza’s medical crisis, with authorities warning of broader consequences for care shortages.