Justice Deferred for Dr.
Abu Safia: The Unyielding Struggle of Palestinian Healthcare The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has issued a scathing rebuke to Israel's treatment of Palestinian civilians, particularly those in the medical profession.
The commission's appeal for the immediate release of Hussam Abu Safia, a 52 year old doctor detained without charge for over 18 months, is based on credible reports of "severe abuse" and torture. Dr.