4-17-2017 Palestinians launch mass hunger strike - Charlotte Silver Electronic Intifada

https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/charlotte-silver/palestinians-launch-mass-hunger-strike

 

More than 1,500 Palestinians held by Israel began a mass hunger strike on 17 April – Palestinian Prisoners' Day.  The detainees, held in several Israeli prisons, are demanding improvements in conditions and an end to solitary confinement, heavy restrictions on family visits and administrative detention – prolonged imprisonment without charge.  They are also calling for Israel to ease restrictions on the entry of books, clothing, food and other items from family members…

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