German MPs Demand Protection for Gaza Doctor
Dr. Abu Safiya, a Gaza hospital director, was arrested by Israel. He is being held in prison without charges. This has caused protests around the world.
Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor, is currently in Israeli custody. German politicians are demanding protection for him. They sent a letter to the Israeli president. The SPIEGEL publication saw the letter. Protests are happening because of his arrest.
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Highlights
Israeli Arrest of Doctor
Dr. Abu Safiya, a Gaza hospital director, was arrested by Israel in 2024.
No Charges Filed
He is being held in prison without any charges.
German MPs Demand Action
German MPs are calling for protection for the doctor.
SPD, Greens, Linkspartei Involved
The calls are coming from several German political parties.
Letter to Israeli President
Parliamentarians wrote a letter to Israel’s president.