UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel
A UN inquiry and international advocates are calling for the immediate release of a detained Gaza hospital director and pediatrician.
Where it stands
A Palestinian doctor, who serves as a hospital director and pediatrician, has been held by Israel for 18 months. A UN inquiry is urging his release, while Amnesty International USA has called for his immediate freedom.
Coverage from NBC News and BBC reports that advocates describe the doctor's condition as dire, with his lawyer stating he was severely beaten in jail. Conversely, The Times of Israel reports the state's admission that the detainee, identified as a Hamas officer, was examined by medical officials several times last month.
Future developments center on the outcome of the UN inquiry and the health status of the detained physician.
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Coverage (5)
- State admits detained Gaza hospital chief and Hamas officer examined several times by medical officials in last month The Times of Israel · 20d ago
- ISRAEL AND THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY: RELEASE PEDIATRICIAN AND HOSPITAL DIRECTOR IMMEDIATELY Amnesty International USA · 20d ago
- Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail BBC · 20d ago
- Palestinian doctor held by Israel for 18 months is in dire condition, advocates say NBC News · 20d ago
- UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel Al Jazeera · 20d ago
Answered
How long has the doctor been detained?
According to NBC News, he has been held by Israel for 18 months.
What are the allegations regarding his treatment in jail?
His lawyer stated to the BBC that the doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail.
What is the Israeli state's position on his medical care?
The Times of Israel reports the state admits the detained hospital chief was examined several times by medical officials in the last month.
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