Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, former director of a Gaza hospital, appeared via video before the Israeli Supreme Court to appeal his detention. Arrested in December 2024 and accused by Israel of Hamas affiliation without formal charges, he pleaded for immediate release, citing his work as a pediatrician under international law.
The Israeli Supreme Court has overturned a ban preventing the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from visiting Palestinian prisoners. The court found the government lacked sufficient legal grounds for the blanket prohibition, imposed after the October 7th Hamas attack. The ICRC welcomed the decision, emphasizing its commitment to international humanitarian law.
The Israeli Supreme Court overturned a ban on Red Cross visits to Palestinian detainees, citing insufficient legal grounds. The ICRC welcomed the decision, while Palestinian officials stressed the need for immediate implementation and improved protection for prisoners.
