Tower Bridge protest calls for Gaza doctor’s release
Al Jazeera reported activists displayed a Palestinian flag and banner in London for Dr Hussam Abu Safia, who has been held by Israel for more than 500 days.
By Sofia Marchetti · World Affairs Correspondent
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Pro-Palestine activists staged a protest on London’s Tower Bridge calling for Israel to release Dr Hussam Abu Safia, a Gaza hospital director, Al Jazeera reported. The demonstration put a public spotlight on Abu Safia’s detention, which Al Jazeera said has lasted more than 500 days.
According to Al Jazeera, protesters unfurled a large Palestinian flag and a banner on the bridge. The banner called for the release of Abu Safia, whom Al Jazeera described as seriously ill.
Al Jazeera reported that chants at the demonstration voiced support for Gaza and for the detained Palestinian medic. No further details were provided on the number of participants, the group behind the action or any police response.
Focus on detained medic
Abu Safia was identified by Al Jazeera as a Gaza hospital director held in Israeli detention. The report did not specify where he is being held or give further details about his medical condition.
The Tower Bridge action was one of the latest public displays in support of Palestinians in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera’s account. The protest centered on Abu Safia’s case and the broader demand from activists for his release.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.