
Elyas Abu Safia reported that his father, Hussam, the chief of a Gaza hospital, is in life-threatening condition after spending over 555 days in an Israeli prison, struggling to breathe and speak. This information was provided by a rights group, highlighting concerns about his health and treatment in custody.
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