Palestinian prisoners

Islamic Jihad may order imprisoned members to start hunger strikes

The Palestinian terrorist group is considering the move as a show of solidarity with a hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner who is accused of being an Islamic Jihad member.

Knesset passes law allowing force-feeding of prisoners

The law, approved by a 46-40 vote, comes in response to several hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners in recent years.

Palestinian prisoners end hunger strike as Ramadan nears

Dozens of Palestinians in Israeli jails suspended a nearly two-month-old hunger strike.

Israel

Israeli officials foil Palestinian prisoners’ escape plan

Israel

Palestinian prisoners hold solidarity hunger strike on Nakba Day

Israel

Jewish Home: We’ll leave coalition if Israeli Arabs walk

Israel

Netanyahu orders halt to cooperation with Palestinian officials

Israel

Pollard would not want to be released for Palestinians, minister Uri Ariel says

Culture

Netanyahu’s time for choosing

Israel

Netanyahu: Prisoner release must include something for Israel, Cabinet OK

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