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Veteran Palestinian hunger striker freed, family says

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HEBRON, Palestinian Territories — Palestinian hunger striker Thaer Halahla, who fasted for 76 days in protest at Israeli prison conditions, was released on Tuesday evening, relatives told AFP. Family members in the West Bank city of Hebron said that Halahla, who along with fellow inmate Bilal Diab set a record…

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Israel’s Supreme Court hears hunger striker appeal

Israeli Arab protesters hold posters depicting Palestinian hunger strikers Thaer Halahla and Bilal Thiab during a protest outside Israel's Supreme Court in Jerusalem. Two Palestinians who have been on hunger strike for 65 days appeared before Israel's Supreme Court to appeal their detention without charge, their lawyer told AFP. (AFP Photo/Gali Tibbon)

Two Palestinians who have been on hunger strike for 65 days appeared before Israel’s Supreme Court on Thursday to appeal their detention without charge, their lawyer told AFP. Bilal Diab and Thaer Halahla are protesting Israel’s use of administrative detention, which allows military courts to order individuals held without charge…

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