Son of Gaza doctor Abu Safiya urges for his release 'before it's too late' Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya's son has issued an emotional appeal calling on governments, international organisations and people around the world to act urgently to save his father's life. Elias warned that his father's health condition is dire, saying: "We still call out, plead and appeal to all of the free people of the world and to everyone with an ounce of humanity in their heart to save my father's life before it's too late." "Perhaps this will be the last cry, perhaps we will never be able to check on my father again and perhaps the next news will be the final news." The appeal comes after Dr Abu Safiya's lawyer visited him in Israeli detention, where he has been held without charge for more than 555 days. The doctor is reportedly suffering from severe injuries, inability to talk, difficulty breathing and repeated loss of consciousness.