Gaza Pediatrician Appears in Court Amid Reports of Detainee Mistreatment
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent Gaza pediatrician, appeared gaunt and handcuffed via video link before Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday after 17 months of detention without charge. The hearing addressed an appeal to end his imprisonment, while the Israeli military maintains he is being investigated for alleged cooperation with Hamas. Simultaneously, Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip killed two Palestinians on Thursday afternoon. Humanitarian groups have used the court appearance to highlight the systematic targeting and detention of medical personnel during the ongoing conflict.
Date: June 11, 2026
Location: Israel
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 2
Displaced: 500
Source: WAFA News Agency