The prolonged detention of a senior Gaza physician has drawn renewed concern after his family said his custody was extended once again without formal charges. According to their account, the doctor remains held in Israeli military detention, with a court review scheduled for next week, while his legal status remains unresolved.

His family says he has been denied access to legal representation for over two months since being transferred to Ketziot Prison. They also report a steady decline in his health, citing significant weight loss, alleged ill-treatment, and a lack of adequate medical care. The absence of clear charges has intensified concerns over the legality and transparency of his continued imprisonment.

Medical professionals familiar with the situation warn that his case is part of a wider pattern affecting healthcare workers from Gaza during the ongoing genocidal war. Dozens of doctors, nurses and paramedics are reported to be held in detention under conditions described by their colleagues as incompatible with international standards, raising fears about the broader impact on an already devastated health system.

The physician, who led operations at Kamal Adwan Hospital, remained at his post during heavy bombardment, continuing to treat patients despite the escalating violence. His family says he was later detained during the genocidal war, despite having previously been listed for release under a ceasefire arrangement. They also recall that he suffered personal loss during the war, including the killing of his son in 2024.

Relatives and supporters are calling for his immediate and unconditional release, along with that of other detained medical staff. They are also urging international medical and human rights bodies to intervene, arguing that healthcare workers should be protected in all circumstances, particularly during a genocidal war that has already pushed Gaza’s medical system to the brink.