Freedom for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya!
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Israeli Supreme Court rejected the appeal of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya who remains detained under the "unlawful combatant" law, despite no charges having been filed against him.The European Alliance maintains that this decision represents a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, which guarantee special protection for medical personnel during armed conflicts and prohibit their targeting or arbitrary detention while performing their humanitarian duties.
The European Alliance in Defence of Palestinian Detainees expresses its rejection and condemnation of the Israeli court's decision to deny Dr. Abu Safiya's appeal against his continued unlawful and arbitrary detention.
It is worth noting that Abu Safiya remains in solitary confinement inside Nafha Prison, under harsh conditions, deprived of necessary medical treatment and his basic legal rights. According to Amnesty International (Australia), “Recent images of Dr. Hussam Abu Safyia are shocking evidence of Israel's abuse against Palestinian detainees.” (https://www.facebook.com/AmnestyOz/posts/the-recent-images-of-dr-hussam-abu-safyia-are-shocking-evidence-of-israels-abuse/1433206242167949/)
The European Alliance asserts that the occupying authorities bear full responsibility for his safety and life, and calls for his immediate release and for him to be allowed to receive necessary medical care, as well as an end to the policy of arbitrary detention against any and all medical and humanitarian personnel.
The coalition also urges international human rights organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, the World Health Organization, and UN special rapporteurs, to intervene and bring all possible diplomatic and legal pressure to end Dr. Safiya’s unlawful detention and to ensure respect for the protection afforded to medical personnel under international law.
The European Alliance in Defence of Palestinian Detainees
Brussels, June 16, 2026