Over 800 UK medical workers urge government to act to save Dr Abu Safiya

Over 800 UK medical workers urge government to act to save Dr Abu Safiya Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:23 Gaza-based doctor Hussam Abu Safiya was kidnapped by the Israeli army in December 2024 Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who was abducted by Israel in Gaza in late 2024, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem on 10 June (Reuters) Off More than 800 doctors, nurses and medical professionals in the UK have signed an open letter to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, calling for her urgent intervention to secure the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, whose life is at risk after more than 550 days in Israeli captivity. Abu Safiya is a Palestinian paediatrician and director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital who rose to international prominence during Israel's genocide due to his role in helping victims. He was abducted by Israel and has been held without charge or trial since 27 December 2024.