As of June 14, 2024, we have documented 259 cases of unlawful detention of healthcare workers in Palestine by Israeli Occupation Forces since October 7, 2023. This includes 77 physicians, 2 dentists, 72 nurses, 42 paramedics, 5 pharmacists, 1 optometrist, 18 technicians, 20 healthcare administrative staff, 8 healthcare students, 3 volunteers, 1 nutritionist, 1 community healthcare worker, and 9 others.
Current details are as follows:
- 1 healthcare worker was killed while in detention
- 138 are currently in detention
- 35 are missing
- 35 have been released (including 2 who were detained twice before being released)
Out of the total, 237 were unlawfully detained from the Gaza Strip, and 22 from the West Bank. We have gathered 31 video, voice, or written testimonies documenting instances of torture. HWW remains committed to monitoring these cases and advocating for the protection and immediate release of all detained healthcare professionals.