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Detainment of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya

Early day motion 601, tabled 7 January 2025 by Shockat Adam (Independent). Signed by 41 members.

That this House condemns Israel’s raid and destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza; expresses deep concern over the detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the hospital and a paediatric specialist; calls for his immediate release along with other detained medical personnel in accordance with international humanitarian law which safeguards medical workers from detention and harm in conflict settings; condemns Israel's systematic and deliberate targeting of healthcare facilities and personnel in Gaza; further calls on the government to exert pressure on Israel to uphold the rights of medical professionals and ensure the protection of healthcare facilities; and expresses solidarity with all those working to provide medical care and humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 10, Independent 7, Plaid Cymru 4, Green 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.