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US Lawmakers Urge Rubio to Secure Release of Gaza Hospital Director

How 3 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Ynet · 12 hours ago

What happened

Sixty-nine U.S. lawmakers urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pressure Israel to release Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital. Abu Safia has been detained by Israel since December 2024, with lawmakers citing concerns over his health and due process, while Israel alleges his involvement in Hamas.

  • 0169 US lawmakers asked Marco Rubio to pressure Israel for Gaza hospital director's release.
  • 02Dr. Hussam Abu Safia has been held by Israel since December 2024 without charges.
  • 03Lawmakers cite health concerns and call for medical care and due process.
  • 04Israel alleges Abu Safia is a senior Hamas member.
  • 05The doctor and his representatives deny the allegations.
  • 06The Israeli Supreme Court rejected his release request in June.

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In this story
People
Marco Rubio
OrganizationsKamal Adwan Hospital, Israel Defense Forces, Hamas, Israel Prison Service, US Congress, US House of Representatives, Israeli Supreme Court
PlacesGaza, Israel

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian12 hours ago
US Lawmakers Urge Rubio to Secure Release of Gaza Hospital Director
YnetnewsCenter · English12 hours ago
US Lawmakers Urge Rubio to Press Israel on Gaza Hospital Director's Detention
YnetCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
US Lawmakers Urge State Department to Press Israel on Gaza Hospital Director's Detention

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