Concerns are mounting for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor detained by Israel, whose health has severely deteriorated while in custody. Reports indicate that he is facing life-threatening conditions, with his family alleging that he has been left disfigured by torture. The UN has deemed his detention arbitrary and is calling for his immediate release, while various human rights organizations warn that his life is in grave danger. His lawyer has reported that Dr. Abu Safiya is in critical condition, raising fears he may not survive if he remains imprisoned. There have been widespread calls from international bodies and protests demanding action to save him and other detained medical professionals.