India, Oct. 14 -- All Israeli and several Palestinian captives returned to their homes on Monday as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. However, the fate of a few detainees remains unclear, including Gaza hospital director Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, who was abducted by Israeli forces in December last year.

As part of the truce deal, Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages, and Israel began the release of Palestinians that Tel Aviv was holding in its custody.

While the exchange included most of the Palestinian prisoners, a few, including Safiya, were left out. As calls grow demanding his release, here's a look at who he is:

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