Gaza's Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the pediatrician and director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his courage and dedication to his patients during the war.
Currently detained by ‘Israeli’ forces, Abu Safiya’s health has severely declined, his lawyer Gheed Kassem said. He has lost over 30 kilograms, suffers from high blood pressure, and faces complications from shrapnel injuries.
Kassem said his condition worsened after violent interrogations at Sde Teiman prison and poor conditions in Ofer prison, where he contracted scabies and endured solitary confinement and constant restraints.
Dr. Abu Safiya, who stayed with his patients until his arrest, remains held without trial under reportedly harsh conditions.
The nomination, initiated by Doctors for Gaza in the Netherlands, seeks to honor his unwavering humanitarian commitment. A global petition has been launched calling on the Nobel Committee to recognize his heroism, with over 34,000 signatures and counting.
Supporters can sign the petition to add their names to the weekly list sent to the Nobel Prize Committee.
