Update #3 Detained Healthcare Workers in Gaza - December 19, 2023
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Detained Healthcare Workers in Palestine

Update #3 Detained HCWs in Palestine – December 19, 2023

Published on December 19, 2023

Language: English

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Healthcare Workers Watch

Summary

As of December 19, 2023, a total of 52 healthcare workers have been abducted by Israeli Occupation Forces, with confirmed names and affiliations. The detained include 21 physicians (18 in Gaza and 3 in the West Bank), 1 dentist, 10 paramedics, 12 nurses, 4 technicians, 2 administrative staff, 1 optometrist, and 1 nursing student (West Bank). Additionally, 12 healthcare workers who were previously abducted have been released, including 3 doctors, 5 nurses, 2 paramedics, 1 dentist, and 1 technician. Testimonials of torture have been received from 10 released healthcare workers. HWW continues to document these cases and advocate for the protection and immediate release of all detained healthcare professionals.

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