Jul 20, 2026
It has been over 500 days since Israel kidnapped Dr. Abu Safiya, a children’s doctor in Gaza. He has been tortured, abused, denied medical aid and may be close to death.
He is one of nearly 500 medical workers who have been held hostage and tortured by Israel. Over 1700 front line medical workers have been killed by the IDF. Hospitals, ambulances, first responders have been deliberately targeted. Similar tactics are being used against medical facilities in Lebanon.
Media and world leaders continue to ignore these war crimes.
Meidas Canda speaks with Maysa Hawwath co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide about what needs to be done to secure Dr. Safiya’s freedom.