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February 20, 2025

Israeli Media Broadcasts Video of Palestinian Doctor Hussam Abu Safiya in Shackles
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The Gaza pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has been seen in video
footage for the first time since his abduction by Israeli forces outside
the besieged and devastated Kamal Adwan Hospital last December, where he
served as director. Video broadcast on Israeli TV appears to show Dr.
Abu Safiya being led by masked and helmeted guards through a prison in
shackles, appearing exhausted and fatigued. In a statement, Dr. Abu
Safiya's family condemned the broadcast, writing, "We … reject any media
outlet publishing the video without addressing the psychological
terrorism involved and exposing the manipulation of his statements. The
sight of our father shackled and unable to move should prompt immediate
and continuous action to ensure his immediate release."


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