GAZA, (Palestine Foundation Information Center), The Asra Media Office (AMO) has revealed that prisoner Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is facing extremely difficult conditions at “Rakevet” prison following repeated assaults that left him with rib fractures and worsened his health.
On July 27, Abu Safiya endured the most violent crackdown since his detention, according to AMO. It described it as his “hardest” day in custody, as guards used batons, stun devices, tear gas, rubber bullets, and attack dogs against prisoners.
According to a Wednesday statement from the office, Abu Safiya’s health continues to deteriorate as he suffers from heart issues, high blood pressure, severe neck pain, a herniated disc, hernia, and eyesight problems, in addition to persistent dizziness and rapid heartbeat.
Rakevet jailers, however, only provide Abu Safiya with painkillers and blood‑pressure medication despite the seriousness of his condition.
AMO noted that Israeli soldiers assaulted Abu Safiya immediately after his transfer to “Rakevet” prison on June 24, 2026, beating him with batons for no reason, which resulted in a rib fracture.
AMO added that repeated assaults and 21 days of solitary confinement in severe conditions have further aggravated his ordeal.
AMO urged immediate international action to curb Israeli abuses against Palestinian prisoners, pressure for their release, and provide them with protection.
