Last Friday, I had the honor to meet with Mahmoud Sarsak, the ex-detainee Palestinian football player was bravely on a hunger strike for three months. Read more about Meeting Mahmoud Sarsak: "It's not my victory, it's yours" 

After Khader Adnan and Hana al-Shalabi have struck a blow for freedom with their willpower, more heroes have arisen behind bars. Bilal Diab and Thaer Halahla have been on hunger strike since 29 February — 55 days so far. Read more about Palestinian detainees' empty stomachs are stronger than their jailers