The White House has raised alarm over the treatment of Palestinian doctors and healthcare workers detained by the Israeli army, confirming that many have been subjected to torture. Among the cases sparking international concern is that of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, who was arrested last Saturday.

According to statements from international organisations, Dr. Abu Safia’s fate remains unclear. The Israeli army’s spokesperson has disclosed that he is under investigation by the "Shabak," Israel’s internal security agency. His arrest exemplifies the escalating crackdown on medical professionals in Gaza amid an already dire humanitarian crisis.

The Israeli military’s aggression against Gaza, ongoing since October 7, 2023, has caused an unparalleled catastrophe. Relentless airstrikes, artillery bombardments, and naval attacks have devastated infrastructure, reducing hospitals, schools, and homes to rubble.

The toll has been staggering, with tens of thousands martyred, countless others injured or missing, and the remaining population enduring unimaginable suffering. This aggression has not only destroyed Gaza’s vital facilities but has also targeted its healthcare sector, leaving doctors like Dr. Abu Safia vulnerable to persecution even as they strive to save lives under impossible conditions.

The targeting of Gaza's medical community has drawn sharp criticism from humanitarian organisations, who argue that such actions violate international law and amount to war crimes. The global community's silence in the face of these atrocities continues to embolden the occupier, leaving Gaza’s most vulnerable defenceless.