A Gaza doctor and hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who criticized Israel in op-eds for the New York Times, has been identified as a Hamas colonel. Arrested by the IDF on December 27, 2024, his detention has led to international campaigns for his release, with groups like Amnesty International calling him an “arbitrarily detained Palestinian health worker.” Research revealed his affiliation with Hamas, including a photo in uniform and posts celebrating violence against Israelis. Despite this, he wrote op-eds blaming Israel for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza without disclosing his Hamas ties.
