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Israel denies Khalida Jarrar a final farewell to daughter

Ali Abunimah 13 July 2021

Suha Jarrar, who died unexpectedly, praised as innovative human rights defender. Read more about Israel denies Khalida Jarrar a final farewell to daughter

Prisoner dies after 17 years in Israeli detention

Tamara Nassar 13 November 2020

One hundred Palestinian prisoners have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. Read more about Prisoner dies after 17 years in Israeli detention

Maher al-Akhras "prevails over jailer," ends 103-day hunger strike

Tamara Nassar 6 November 2020

Israel agreed to release al-Akhras on 26 November. Read more about Maher al-Akhras "prevails over jailer," ends 103-day hunger strike

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With no food for 77 days, his struggle for freedom continues

Tamara Nassar 11 October 2020

Maher al-Akhras is protesting his detention without charge or trial. Read more about With no food for 77 days, his struggle for freedom continues

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Israel extends military detention of BDS movement's Mahmoud Nawajaa

Ali Abunimah 2 August 2020

Arrest of Palestinian human rights defender “reminiscent of apartheid South Africa.” Read more about Israel extends military detention of BDS movement's Mahmoud Nawajaa

Podcast Ep 11: Israeli jailers break Palestinian's ribs

Nora Barrows-Friedman 15 November 2019

Prisoners’ rights group Addameer raided. Read more about Podcast Ep 11: Israeli jailers break Palestinian's ribs

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Jordanian-Israeli tensions continue to rise

Tamara Nassar 3 November 2019

Jordan recalls ambassador over prisoners held without charge or trial in Israeli jails. Read more about Jordanian-Israeli tensions continue to rise

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Palestinians jailed by Israel refuse food for weeks

Tamara Nassar 2 September 2019

Several hunger strikers are suffering from severe health problems. Read more about Palestinians jailed by Israel refuse food for weeks

A row of women sit side by side holding banners

Palestinians warn of hunger strike as Israel reneges on promises

Tamara Nassar 14 June 2019

Palestinian prisoner suspends hunger strike after 69 days. Read more about Palestinians warn of hunger strike as Israel reneges on promises

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Khalida Jarrar: "I will never stop speaking out"

Jaclynn Ashly 28 March 2019

Newly released Palestinian lawmaker helped imprisoned women and girls pass their secondary school exams. Read more about Khalida Jarrar: "I will never stop speaking out"