Israel Holds Gaza Doctor Without Charge, Normalizing the Unjust
Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a pediatrician, has been held by Israeli authorities for a full year without a single charge. This isn't just about one doctor; it's a window into the systemic use of 'administrative detention' - a practice where individuals are held indefinitely without trial or even knowing the accusations against them. This draconian method, widely condemned by human rights organizations
like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, has been applied to thousands of Palestinians for decades, including children and elected officials. It's an open secret that Western governments, especially the United States, enable by perpetually shielding Israel from accountability at the UN, while simultaneously funneling billions in 'aid' to the state practicing such policies. (Indeed, Rep.
Kevin Mullin, for example, received $16,700 from AIPAC in 2022 and voted for HR 815, providing $14.1 billion to Israel, in February 2024.) So, when media outlets frame this as a singular tragedy, one might wonder: how many 'tragic' years of holding doctors without charge will it take before it's called what it is—a systematic deprivation of justice, endorsed by silence and taxpayer dollars? It
appears some human rights are more universal than others.