Israel's Supreme Court is considering whether to extend the detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor seized 17 months ago in Gaza.
He appeared via video conference to challenge his imprisonment. - Dr.
Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, became a symbol of health workers during the war. - He was placed in solitary confinement after his appeal, and Israel has not yet charged him with a crime.
- The Israeli military suspects him of cooperating with Hamas, but medical staff and aid groups deny the claims. The court had not released a decision as of Thursday afternoon, and the doctor's lawyer relayed his message that his detention is unjust and arbitrary.