Palestinian hunger strikers

Israel takes multi-pronged approach to combat Palestinian prisoners’ hunger strike

The state has cracked down on strikers and protestors and sought to remind the world that the leader of the protest is a convicted murderer.

By Andrew Tobin April 18, 2017 10:16 am

John Kerry and Mahmoud Abbas meet in Jordan

The Palestinian Authority president called on the United States to ensure the viability of the two-state solution and to press Israel to free a hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner.

February 21, 2016 12:47 pm

Palestinian hunger striker rejects Israeli offer of May 1 release

Journalist Muhammad al-Qiq, on the 75th day of his strike, said any offer must end his detention immediately and allow him to be treated in a Palestinian hospital.

February 7, 2016 8:38 am