Israeli court upholds six-month detention order for Hussam Abu Safiya

An Israeli court has upheld a six-month detention order for docor Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza.

Tuesday's decision by the Beersheba District Court reportedly made based on a secret file submitted by the Israeli Attorney General, alleging that Abu Safia poses a threat to "state security."

During the court session, Abu Safia's lawyer denied the allegations made against the doctor, stating that Abu Safia had been performing his professional duties as a director and treatment advisor within the hospital. 

The prosecution refused a request to disclose their evidence, a decision the court upheld.

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