A group of six progressive US Congress members released a statement on Tuesday, condemning Israel's abuse of Palestinian healthcare workers and calling for the release of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia, who has been held in Israeli detention since 2024. The statement highlights Israeli attacks on Palestinian medical workers during the conflict in Gaza, noting that at least 1,700 Palestinian healthcare workers have been killed and dozens of hospitals destroyed over the last three years. Lawyers for Abu Safia state he was subjected to torture and other abuses during his detention, with no charges filed or trial held against him.