Islamabad: More than 160 healthcare activists, including more than 20 doctors, are in Israeli custody in the midst of reports of abuse and violence, which has led to international anger.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm on detention, while Palestinian Medical NGO Healthcare Workers Watch (HWW) has confirmed that 162 medical professionals, including senior physicians, are imprisoned, I am missing after Israeli raids at 24 other people.
Discovery has allegedly encountered violent investigations, beatings and conflicts. HWW Director, Matthew Als, has condemned the arrests as a clear violation of international law, warning that they have disabled Gaza’s fall health care system.
“By detaining the medical staff, Israel is refusing to take critical care for the Palestinians and already destroying the devastating humanity,” said Alasar.
Since the start of the war, 297 health care workers have been detained, according to the WHO. The testimony of former detainees, including Al -Shafa Hospital Director, Dr. Muhammad Abu Salemia, describes brutal behavior, which includes beating, food and water deprivation and inhumane conditions.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNOCH) office has demanded immediate release of all detained health care workers, and their imprisonment labeled war crime. Has given WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Gabris emphasized that medical staff and facilities should be protected under international humanitarian law.
Despite Israeli claims that detained workers have relations with militant groups, the UN and other international organizations have denied the allegations due to lack of evidence. Rights groups continue to demand accountability as Gaza’s health care system falls under the weight of war and oppression.
