Rakefet interrogation facility
Coverage of Rakefet interrogation facility in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Abandoned and left to die’: Family of Hussam Abu Safiya says he has been betrayed by rights groups
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has been held by Israel since December 2024 without charge, with his family alleging betrayal by rights groups and his deteriorating health in custody. His son described his condition as dire, citing visible injuries and psychological distress, while Physicians for Human Rights Israel warned of imminent danger to his life. A lawyer reported severe physical and psychological harm during a recent visit.
- Israeli NGO warns Gaza hospital director’s life is in danger in detention
An Israeli medical NGO warned that Kamal Adwan Hospital director Abu Safia faces a grave risk to his life after months in Israeli detention. Physicians for Human Rights Israel reported a sharp decline in his health during a visit to the Rakefet interrogation facility, urging his immediate transfer and a judicial assessment. Abu Safia was detained during a 2024 raid on the hospital and is held under Israel’s Unlawful Combatant Law, which allows indefinite detention without charges.