Jibril al-Safadi describes a detention experience that began in Khan Younis in March 2025 and ended with the loss of both his legs. He says he was detained by Israeli forces and taken to a confiscated chalet in the Asdaa area, where dozens of detainees were held in overcrowded conditions. Interrogations, he recalls, began immediately in a narrow corridor.

According to his account, questioning quickly turned violent when he was unable to provide the information demanded. He reports repeated beatings that caused him to lose consciousness, while distressing sounds from nearby rooms suggested others were undergoing similar treatment. Over the following days, he says his physical condition deteriorated sharply as pain in his legs intensified and requests for medical attention went unanswered.

His condition reportedly reached a critical point after he lost consciousness with a high fever. When he regained awareness, he was bleeding heavily. Other detainees called for assistance, leading to his transfer to a detention facility and later to a clinic. Despite the severity of his condition, he states that only limited pain relief was provided before he was moved again to a prison hospital, where he remained restrained to the bed.

There, he says a military doctor informed him that both legs would need to be amputated in order to stop the bleeding. The procedure, he recounts, marked a turning point in his ordeal, though not an improvement in his overall treatment. He describes continued mistreatment even after the operation, despite his critical state.

Al-Safadi was eventually released without his legs, carrying lasting physical and psychological consequences. His testimony offers a stark account of detention conditions, suggesting that for some, release does not signify recovery but the beginning of a prolonged and difficult aftermath.