NEW DELHI: A Palestinian physician working at al-Ahli al-Arab hospital in Gaza Metropolis was detained by Israeli forces throughout their takeover of the hospital.
Physician Mentioned Abdulrahman Maarouf described the abuse he endured throughout his 45-day captivity, together with sleep deprivation, fixed shackling, and blindfolding.
He recounted being compelled to sleep on pebbles with out a mattress, pillow, or cowl, whereas loud music performed. The Israeli navy has not responded to requests for remark.
Maarouf, who misplaced over 25 kilograms throughout his imprisonment, emphasised that the truth of the torture and insults can solely be absolutely understood by those that have lived via it. He was blindfolded all through his detention and is not sure of the precise location the place he was held. He was finally launched on the Kerem Shalom crossing and picked up by the Crimson Cross.
The warfare between Israeli forces and Hamas militants started when the latter crossed the border into Israeli cities, leading to quite a few casualties. The Israeli navy assault, which began with a bombardment and continued with a floor assault, has led to the deaths of many Palestinians.
Israel has accused Hamas of utilizing hospitals and different medical amenities for navy operations, whereas Hamas denies these allegations.
Maarouf tearfully recalled his final telephone dialog along with his daughter earlier than leaving the hospital. Because of the devastation in Gaza, communication has been severely disrupted, leaving households separated and unable to contact each other.
Maarouf believes he was one in every of greater than 100 prisoners held in the identical location, all wishing for an finish to their struggling. Regardless of the trauma, Maarouf has returned to work in a youngsters’s ward in Gaza, the place he continues to supply care to these in want.
Physician Mentioned Abdulrahman Maarouf described the abuse he endured throughout his 45-day captivity, together with sleep deprivation, fixed shackling, and blindfolding.
He recounted being compelled to sleep on pebbles with out a mattress, pillow, or cowl, whereas loud music performed. The Israeli navy has not responded to requests for remark.
Maarouf, who misplaced over 25 kilograms throughout his imprisonment, emphasised that the truth of the torture and insults can solely be absolutely understood by those that have lived via it. He was blindfolded all through his detention and is not sure of the precise location the place he was held. He was finally launched on the Kerem Shalom crossing and picked up by the Crimson Cross.
The warfare between Israeli forces and Hamas militants started when the latter crossed the border into Israeli cities, leading to quite a few casualties. The Israeli navy assault, which began with a bombardment and continued with a floor assault, has led to the deaths of many Palestinians.
Israel has accused Hamas of utilizing hospitals and different medical amenities for navy operations, whereas Hamas denies these allegations.
Maarouf tearfully recalled his final telephone dialog along with his daughter earlier than leaving the hospital. Because of the devastation in Gaza, communication has been severely disrupted, leaving households separated and unable to contact each other.
Maarouf believes he was one in every of greater than 100 prisoners held in the identical location, all wishing for an finish to their struggling. Regardless of the trauma, Maarouf has returned to work in a youngsters’s ward in Gaza, the place he continues to supply care to these in want.
