The director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City, Dr. Mohammad Abu Salmiya, was released after over seven months in Israeli detention without being charged with any crime. In a press conference, he spoke out about the torture and assaults faced by prisoners in Israeli jails, highlighting the lack of medical treatment and legal representation for detainees. Despite Israeli officials’ claims of ignorance, Abu Salmiya’s release was conducted through official channels, along with 54 other Palestinians including doctors from various hospitals in Gaza.
The ongoing brutal offensive on Gaza since October 7, 2023, by Israel has resulted in a high number of casualties, with nearly 37,900 Palestinians killed and over 87,000 injured, mostly women and children. The war has left large parts of Gaza in ruins, with a severe blockade on essential resources like food, water, and medicine. Israel faces accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice, which has demanded an immediate halt to military operations in Gaza. The plight of the Palestinian people continues amidst international condemnation of Israel’s actions.