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Lawyer Says Gaza Doctor Was Severely Beaten in Israeli Detention

Lawyer Says Gaza Doctor Was Severely Beaten in Israeli Detention

The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya told the BBC his client was beaten so badly in an Israeli jail that he was unrecognizable during a recent visit. The report adds to concerns about the treatment of detainees amid the Gaza conflict.

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Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail