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Ashkelon: Arab Riots, Jewish Protest Continue

Ashkelon Junction blocked to traffic as Arabs, Jews clash over force-feeding hunger striking terror prisoner.

Prison Hunger Strikes on the Decline

The number of hunger strikers have dropped by as much as 75% between 2013 and 2015, as the tactic is less 'useful' to the PA.

Protests on Temple Mount over Hunger Striker

Police struggling to get Judaism's holiest site under control after large protest breaks over terrorist hunger striker losing consciousness.

Hunger-Striking Terrorist Loses Consciousness

Mohammed Allaan is being artificially respirated at Barzilai Hospital. Arabs demand not to force-feed him.

Watch: 'Slaughter the Jew' OK, 'Arabs Go Home' Gets You Arrested

Arab protest for hunger striking terrorist and Jewish counter-protest face off; activist films 'democracy' at work.

Erdan: I'm Not Ready to See Terrorists Roam Free in Israel

Internal Security Min. blasts Israel Medical Association's 'hypocritical' opposition to legal practice of force-feeding.

Ex-Prisoner of Zion: I 'Enjoyed' Force Feeding

Rabbi Yosef Mendelevitch tells Arutz Sheva about how he used a hunger strike as a weapon against Soviet authorities.

First Hunger-Striking Terrorist Readied for Force-Feeding

After doctors at Soroka Hospital said they would not force-feed terrorist Mohammed Allaan, he has been moved to Barzilai Hospital.

Jailed Terrorists Temporarily Halt Hunger Strike

Some 180 terrorist prisoners decide to temporarily halt hunger strike they announced in protest of the conditions of their incarceration.

Dozens of Palestinian Security Prisoners Join Hunger Strike

Over 100 terrorist detainees in Nafha Prison announce a hunger strike in solidarity with hospitalized prisoner Mohammad Allan.

Palestinian Terrorist Hunger Striker 'Near Death'

Mohammed Allaan in 'critical condition' after 50-day hunger strike, according to ICRC.

Prisons Can Force-Feed Hunger-Striking Terrorists, Knesset Says

The Knesset approved on its second and third reading a law that would allow prison officials to force-feed hunger-striking prisoners.

Israel Releases Hunger-Striking Terrorist

Well-known Islamic Jihad leader released after staging hunger strike campaign through world media.

Jihad Terrorist's Release Will 'Cause a Wave of Hunger Strikes'

Almagor terror victim group warns second release of Islamic Jihad terrorist will endanger the public, calls to follow British example.

'Victorious' Islamic Jihad Terrorist Ends Hunger Strike

For second time Khader Adnan makes Israel fold and order his release, although he gave up demand to never be detained again.

Palestinian Arab Hunger Striker to be Released

Khader Adnan, an Islamic Jihad member who has been on a hunger strike after being detained by Israel, to be released in two weeks.

This Time for Real? Hunger-Striking Terrorist 'About to Die'

Lawyer of Khader Adnan, leader of Islamic Jihad terror group, says he may die 'any moment' - he's already gotten out of jail once this way.

Hunger-Striking Jewish Terrorist's Health 'Deteriorating'

Attorney of Jack Teitel asks for doctor visit in light of two-week hunger strike over solitary confinement and end to children's visits.

Hamas Demands Release of Hunger-Striking Terrorists

Israel "arrests and kills our sons and our brothers", says Hamas's Haniyeh as he demands the release of hunger-striking prisoners.

Rearrested Terrorist to Serve 20 Years in Prison

Military committee determines that former hunger striker Samer Issawi resumed "full terrorist activities".

Terrorist Prisoners to Start Hunger Strike

Palestinian Arab terrorists announced they are starting a hunger strike in response to the suicide of an Arab terrorist jailed in Israel.

Illegal African Immigrants Declare Hunger Strike

Illegals arrested for violence during demonstration at Egyptian border declare hunger-strike protest.

Imprisoned Terrorists Agree to End Hunger Strike

63 prisoners suspend the hunger strike which they have observed since late April following agreement with Prisons Service.

Yesh Atid and Likud Compromise on Force-Feeding Bill

After Yesh Atid threatened a coalition crisis, compromise reached on bill allowing force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners.

Yesh Atid Forces Postponement of Vote on Force-Feeding Bill

Following objection from Lapid's party, a vote on the bill allowing the force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners will be postponed.

Israel to Rush Force-Feeding Bill Through Knesset

Controversial bill to force-feed hunger strikers to be expedited through the political process, despite internal and external opposition.

Top Doc Warns: No Force-Feeding of Terrorists

Chairman of the Medical Association says government bill allowing force-feeding hunger strikers is unethical.

PA: 'Immediate Action Against Israel' Over Hunger Strikes

Saeb Erekat writes to EU, UN over hunger strikes, claims terrorists are being wrongfully held without trial.

Hamas Vows Revenge on Israel Over Hunger-Strike Bill

Hamas calls on Palestinian Arabs to hurt IDF soldiers, attack Jewish communities over bill to force-feed hunger-striking terrorists.

Knesset Approves Bill to Force-Feed Hunger Strikers

Debate rages over 'right to protest' in Knesset after force-feeding bill - which aims to save lives - approved on first reading.

PM: Force Feed Hunger-Striking Terrorists

About 70 terrorist prisoners who are on a hunger strike are in hospitals, refusing to accept medical care.

Leftist Groups Urge EU Intervention Over Hunger Strikers

Over 100 Palestinian Arab terrorists allegedly hunger striking, prompting pro-Palestinian 'rights groups' to write to Catherine Ashton.

Arab Terrorists Begin, End New Hunger Strike

Hamas terrorist begins hunger strike over solitary confinement, causing 'solidarity movement' - for a few hours.

American Jailed in Cuba Ends Hunger Strike

U.S. contractor Alan Gross ends an eight-day hunger strike after a telephone conversation with his mother.

American Captive in Cuba Starts Hunger Strike

Imprisoned American-Jewish subcontractor Alan Gross has been held in Cuba since 2009, again calls on Obama to help.

Imprisoned Terrorists to Protest Cancellation of Release

Senior PA official: Imprisoned terrorists will begin protesting against decision to cancel the release of the fourth batch of terrorists.

Terrorist Prisoners Campaign for Own Release

Announcement in Palestinian media threatens political action, possible hunger strikes if fourth batch of terrorist release cancelled.

Jordanian Terrorist Hospitalized After Hunger Strike

Ahmad Daqamseh, who murdered seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997, taken to hospital after his health deteriorated due to a hunger strike.

Liberman: 'Be Like the British - Let Terrorists Hunger Strike'

Foreign Minister calls for rearrest of released terrorist who called for kidnapping of IDF soldiers, notes British model in hunger strikes.

Israel Releases Hunger Striking Terrorist

Samer Issawi, who went on a hunger strike in order to pressure Israel to release him, released after reaching a deal several months ago.

Hamas' Abu Sisi Ends Prison Hunger Strike

Dirar Abu Sisi ended his protest on Wednesday after reaching an unspecified agreement with prison officials.

Hamas Rocket-Maker Goes on Hunger Strike

Dirrar Abu-Sisi, captured in the Ukraine in an apparent Mossad operation, accused of helping Hamas develop its rocket capabilities.

Red Cross 'Concerned' over Hunger-Striking Prisoners

Palestinian Prisoners' Club says one of the terrorist prisoners has been refusing food since May 5.

Jewish Security Prisoner on Hunger Strike as Terrorists Go Free

Jewish security prisoner Gur Hamel has gone on a hunger strike, protesting the release of Arab terrorists, while keeping him in jail.

Morsi Threatened to Go on Hunger Strike for His Supporters

Ousted President threatened to go on hunger strike if his supporters are forcibly removed from squares in Cairo.

Israel Reaches a Deal with Hunger-Striking Terrorist

Terrorist Samer Issawi has reportedly agreed to end a hunger strike which lasted for more than eight months in exchange for early release.

PA: Israel Refused to Release Hunger Striking Terrorist

PA claims that Israel rejected appeals to release a terrorist prisoner on a hunger strike to the PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria.

Israel Offers to Deport Hunger Striking Terrorist

Israel offers the European Union and the United Nations to deport hunger striking terrorist Samer Issawi to one of their member states.

PA: Israel Rearrested Hunger Striker

PA officials say Israel rearrested terrorist who was released after months-long hunger strike.

Freed Terrorist Hunger Striker Declares Victory

A terrorist freed after a long hunger strike tells PA media he feels ‘victory over the occupation.’

Israel Rewards Hunger Striker with Freedom and Exile to Gaza

Ayman Sharawna, a prisoner who was on long-term hunger strike, freed on condition that he be exiled to Gaza for 10 years.

Hamas Prime Minister Calls for 'Prisoner Intifada'

Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh urges PA Arabs to continue the “prisoners' intifada” to support terrorist detainees in Israeli jails.

Terrorist Hunger Striker Refuses Medical Treatment

Despite Israel's best efforts, Arab terrorist prisoner Samar Issawi is refusing medical treatment

Two Terrorist Prisoners End Hunger Strike

Two terrorists in Israeli prisons who have been on hunger strike in recent weeks, have ended their hunger strike.

Terror Victim's Father: We're Paying the Price of Shalit Deal

Shalom Rachum, whose son Ophir was murdered after being lured to Ramallah, fears Israel will cave in to hunger striking terrorists.

Landau: If Terrorists Want to Starve Themselves, Let 'Em

Water and Energy Minister Uzi Landau said that Israel should respect the wishes of terrorists who preferred to starve themselves

Arabs Riot, Clash with Security Forces

Thousands of PA Arabs continue to riot and clash with security forces following prayer services at mosques in Judea and Samaria.

Israel Reminds: Hunger Strikers In Jail for a Reason

Israel responds to UN, EU concerns with a reminder that hunger striking terrorists were jailed for good reason.

Hunger Striking Terrorist May be Released Next Month

An Israeli court gives hunger striker Samer Issawi eight months for violating his parole. A military court may still sentence him for years.

UN Urges Israel to Reach Solution for Hunger Strikers

United Nations Secretary-General calls on Israel to reach a solution “without delay” in the case of hunger-striking terrorist prisoners.