"As families on Monday celebrated the return of about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and 20 living Israeli hostages after the two-year Israeli bombardment that has killed more than 67,000 people and left rubble across Gaza, advocates demanded the return of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured nearly a year ago and has reportedly been imprisoned in a detention center known for torturing detainees."
"Middle East Eye reported Monday morning that according to Israeli media reports, Abu Safiya was on a list of Palestinian prisoners who would be released only "if the number of those released is not completed." "The government has approved the creation of a reserve list of five prisoners from Gaza, who will be released if changes are made," according to Israeli media reports."
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, medical director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, was seized by the Israel Defense Forces during a December 2024 raid. He has reportedly been held in a detention center known for torturing detainees. As about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and 20 living Israeli hostages were returned, advocates demanded Abu Safiya's release. Israeli media placed him on a reserve list of five Gaza prisoners who could be released if the number of released prisoners changes. Mosab Abu Toha said approval would replace five other Palestinian hostages previously set for release. A phone vote by the Israeli government was expected.
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