hunger strike

The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Rana Baker on the closure of the Gaza-Egypt border

On this week’s podcast: Rana Baker assesses the humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza, sealed at the Egyptian border following an attack on Egyptian soldiers last week; and much more!

Deeming him "threat to state security," Israel bans Addameer founder from travel abroad

The move must be seen as retaliation for Addameer’s effectiveness in challenging Israeli abuses and supporting hunger-striking prisoners.

Bilal Diab and Woroud Qasem released as hunger strikes for freedom go on

Bilal Diab is released from Israeli prison following 77 days of hunger strike; meanwhile Palestinian Authority forces arrest brother of hunger striking prisoner Hassan Safadi.

“They enjoy breaking mothers' hearts over their sons”: Gaza mourns a detainee’s mother

Aisha Islieh, a detainee’s mother, died on the bus on her way to see her son Yahya after 5 years of a ban on family visits by Israel.

“Please mother, always pray for me”: Hassan Safadi still on hunger strike after Israel breaks deal

After Israel broke a deal to release him, Hassan Safadi went back on hunger strike. In Nablus, his mother and family anxiously wait for their son who has been back on hunger strike for 40 days.

'Don't tell my mother that I am blind': Muhammad Brash grasps for light in the darkness of Israeli jail

Palestinian prisoner Muhammad Brash suffers severe disabilities due to injuries. His story – and moving words – case heartbreaking light on the medical neglect of prisoners in Israeli jails.

The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Shahd Abusalama on the end of Akram Rikhawi's hunger strike

On this week’s podcast: Shahd Abusalama talks about her meeting with Akram Rikhawi’s family, right before he ended his 102-day hunger strike in an Israeli prison; and much more!

Palestine’s own Liberation Day is coming

Roqayah Chamseddine
Ft. Worth
23 July 2012
Despite Israel’s ruthless violations of their basic human rights and the theft of their land, Palestinians continue to remain steadfast in their uncompromising struggle against occupation.

Akram Rikhawi ends 102-day hunger strike as Israel agrees to early release

Under deal with Israel, Rikhawi will be released on 25 January 2013, six months prior to his original release date

“Are they waiting for him to return in a coffin?”: Akram Rikhawi's family urges action from Gaza

Shahd Abusalama meets the hunger striker Akram Rikhawi’s desperately worried family in Rafah, as his hunger strike passes 100 days.

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