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Police terminate hunger strike barbecue

National Union Youth conclude barbecue in front of Ofer Prison intended to bedevil hunger striking terrorists.

Police terminate hunger strike barbecue

Finger-lickin' hunger strike:

National Union Youth: Barbecue in front of prison

Event aims to break terrorist's spirit, calls government not to surrender, to act diligently to release fallen soldiers Goldin and Shaul.

National Union Youth: Barbecue in front of prison

Palestinians threaten 'new intifada' if hunger strikers die

Palestinian leaders blast Israel's refusal to negotiate with hunger striking terrorists, as 1,500 terrorist continue hunger strike.

Palestinians threaten 'new intifada' if hunger strikers die

UN 'closely monitoring' terrorist hunger strike

UN says it's following the developments in the hunger strike by more than 1,000 terrorists in Israeli prisons.

UN 'closely monitoring' terrorist hunger strike

'If there is danger to life, it is an obligation to force-feed'

Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, head of Ethics field at Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, speaks with Arutz Sheva about terrorist hunger strike.

'If there is danger to life, it is an obligation to force-feed'

Liberman: I hope the Arab MKs join the hunger strike

Defense Minister Liberman: 'I hope MKs from the Arab Joint List will join the terrorists, without breaking and eating chicken at night.'

Liberman: I hope the Arab MKs join the hunger strike

'Terrorists got what they deserve, we won't negotiate'

Internal Security Minister vows not to cave to hunger-striking terrorists, notes their punishment is just.

'Terrorists got what they deserve, we won't negotiate'

Marwan Barghouti punished for NY Times article

The New York Times publishes op-ed written by terrorist leader - without mentioning he's a terrorist.

Marwan Barghouti punished for NY Times article

700 terrorists begin hunger strike

Marwan Barghouti leads hunger strike, most of the hunger-striking terrorists belong to Fatah, some are Hamas and 'lone wolf' terrorists.

700 terrorists begin hunger strike

Israeli prisons prepare for terrorist hunger strike

Hunger strike led by terrorist murderer Marwan Barghouti to begin tonight. 'Strike motivated by Barghouti's campaign for PA leadership.'

Israeli prisons prepare for terrorist hunger strike

PA announces 'prisoner intifada'

Terrorist prisoners to launch mass hunger strike in an attempt to start a broader scale intifada.

PA announces 'prisoner intifada'

Terrorists threaten hunger strike

Terrorists in Israeli prisons announce hunger strike in an attempt to pressure Israel to comply with their demands.

Terrorists threaten hunger strike

Israel caves in, agrees to free security detainee

Arab journalist with ties to Hamas wins early release after month-long hunger strike.

Israel caves in, agrees to free security detainee

Bennett visits hunger striking Amona residents

Education Minister makes surprise visit to hunger striking residents to show support for their struggle to have new homes built.

Bennett visits hunger striking Amona residents

'Jewish terrorist' Jack Teitel's hunger strike enters 2nd week

Teitel, convicted of murdering two Arab men, protests sudden worsening of conditions, says Arab terrorists receive better treatment.

'Jewish terrorist' Jack Teitel's hunger strike enters 2nd week

Hamas terror suspect sent to administrative detention

IDF orders administrative detention for Palestinian Arab journalist and Hamas member Mohammed al-Qiq.

Hamas terror suspect sent to administrative detention

Israel rearrests terrorist freed after a hunger strike

Israeli forces rearrest PA Arab journalist who was freed from prison last year after an extended hunger strike.

Israel rearrests terrorist freed after a hunger strike

Radical Islamic cleric begins hunger strike in jail

Sheikh Raed Salah, in jail after being convicted of incitement, launches hunger strike to protest his being held in isolation.

Radical Islamic cleric begins hunger strike in jail

Three terrorist prisoners agree to end hunger strike

Three Palestinian Arab terrorists agree to end hunger strikes after Israel sets dates for their release.

Three terrorist prisoners agree to end hunger strike

Supreme Court: Force-feeding law is constitutional

Judges reject petition against law that allows force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners, even if motives are security-related.

Supreme Court: Force-feeding law is constitutional

Hunger striking terrorist reportedly rushed to ICU

PA officials say terrorist prisoner who has been on hunger strike since July rushed to intensive care at Assaf Harofeh.

Hunger striking terrorist reportedly rushed to ICU

State capitulates to hunger striking terrorist's demands

Bilal Kayed, who is hospitalized at Barzilai Hospital after hunger strike, reaches agreement with the Israeli authorities on his release.

State capitulates to hunger striking terrorist's demands

Hunger striking terrorist seeks Supreme Court appeal

PFLP terrorist Bilal Kayed asks to appeal to Supreme Court after his petition to be examined by outside doctor is denied.

Hunger striking terrorist seeks Supreme Court appeal

Palestinian Arab organizations call for 'Day of Rage'

Coalition of Palestinian Arab organizations call for a “Day of Rage” to protest Israel's treatment of hunger striking terrorists.

Palestinian Arab organizations call for 'Day of Rage'

Amnesty demands Israel release hunger striking terrorist

Amnesty International says Israel should charge or release PFLP terrorist Bilal Kayed, who is on a hunger strike.

Amnesty demands Israel release hunger striking terrorist

Court: Terrorist will remain handcuffed in hospital

Bilal Kayed, who is being treated for a hunger strike, will remain handcuffed to his bed and will not see an outside doctor, court orders.

Court: Terrorist will remain handcuffed in hospital

80 terrorists to begin hunger strike in protest of 'oppression'

80 terrorists serving in the Rimon Prison to start indefinite hunger strike in protest as of Friday.

80 terrorists to begin hunger strike in protest of 'oppression'

Dozens of jailed Palestinian terrorists launch hunger strike

Dozens of Arab inmates launch protest in support of PFLP terrorist being held under administrative detention.

Dozens of jailed Palestinian terrorists launch hunger strike

Hunger striking terrorist's health deteriorating

Bilal Kayed, convicted member of Palestinian terror organization, demands release from administrative detention.

Hunger striking terrorist's health deteriorating

Terrorist sets conditions for ending hunger strike

PFLP terrorist who is under administrative detention demands that his detention be shortened as a precondition to end a hunger strike.

Terrorist sets conditions for ending hunger strike

Hunger striking Hamas terrorist released from prison

Mohammed al-Qiq released as part of a deal with Shin Bet, after three-month hunger strike.

Hunger striking Hamas terrorist released from prison

Israel agrees to release hunger-striking Hamas terrorist

Mohammed al-Qiq ends 94-day hunger strike after Israel agrees to move up his release by a month.

Israel agrees to release hunger-striking Hamas terrorist

Court rules hunger striking terrorist must stay in Israel

Supreme Court rules that Mohammed al-Qiq will have to stay in the northern Israeli hospital where he is being held.

Court rules hunger striking terrorist must stay in Israel

Court rejects hunger striker's petition to be moved to Ramallah

Supreme Court rejects Mohammed al-Qiq's request to be allowed to leave hospital, says he can go to hospital in eastern Jerusalem instead.

Court rejects hunger striker's petition to be moved to Ramallah

Terrorist to continue hunger strike despite being freed

Journalist Mohammed al-Qiq, suspected of ties to Hamas, will continue hunger strike despite court lifting his administrative detention.

Terrorist to continue hunger strike despite being freed

Hunger striking Hamas suspect freed from detention

Mohammed al-Qiq was held in administrative detention; court rules he cannot leave hospital, however.

Hunger striking Hamas suspect freed from detention

UN official 'alarmed' by condition of hunger striking terrorist

Top UN official expresses concern for Mohamed al-Qiq, a Palestinian journalist who was arrested over his ties with Hamas.

UN official 'alarmed' by condition of hunger striking terrorist

Exclusive interview

'A political arrest in Israel's worst prison branch'

Meir Ettinger's administrative arrest extended another 4 months without trial as he hunger strikes - his wife tells all.

'A political arrest in Israel's worst prison branch'

Hunger-striking Kahane grandson loses consciousness

Meir Ettinger, jailed on administrative order for six months, has been on hunger strike for about a week and is receiving medical care.

Hunger-striking Kahane grandson loses consciousness

Hunger-striking Hamas terrorist won't be released

Israel's Supreme Court rules Mohammed al-Qiq to remain in jail though daily progress on his health to be examined.

Hunger-striking Hamas terrorist won't be released

Hunger-striking Hamas terrorist's health failing

Mohammed al-Qiq's wife says if her husband loses consciousness, she believes doctors in Israeli prison will force-feed him.

Hunger-striking Hamas terrorist's health failing

Imprisoned Saudi blogger starts hunger strike

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, who was convicted of insulting Islam, has been on a hunger strike since Tuesday.

Imprisoned Saudi blogger starts hunger strike

Report: Israel releases another hunger striking terrorist

PA news agency reports that Israel has released Ghassan Zawahra, a jailed terrorist who went on hunger strike from August to September.

Report: Israel releases another hunger striking terrorist

Israel frees Islamic Jihad terrorist who went on hunger strike

Israeli authorities confirm they freed Mohammed Allan as was agreed upon in late September.

Israel frees Islamic Jihad terrorist who went on hunger strike

Norwegian Killer Anders Brievik Threatens Hunger Strike

Murderer of 77 warns he will strike until he dies if jail conditions not improved, complaining he can't continue university courses.

Norwegian Killer Anders Brievik Threatens Hunger Strike

Rejailed Islamic Jihad Terrorist Ends Hunger Strike

Just two days after hospital release and immediate rearrest - which led him to restart hunger strike - Mohammed Allan suspends new strike.

Rejailed Islamic Jihad Terrorist Ends Hunger Strike

Hunger Strike Terrorist Gives Hamas Interview from Hospital

Islamic Jihad's Mohammed Allan, who got his arrest canceled in hunger strike, threatens from his hospital bed to repeat if rearrested.

Hunger Strike Terrorist Gives Hamas Interview from Hospital

Ministers Slam 'Criminal' Calls to Refuse Force-Feeding Law

Minister Yaakov Litzman attacks comments by Medical Association head, calling for doctors to ignore recently-passed law.

Ministers Slam 'Criminal' Calls to Refuse Force-Feeding Law

Hunger Strike Terrorist Suffers Brain Damage - Release Imminent?

Islamic Jihad terrorist found to have brain damage in MRI scan, hours after state okays immediate release in case of irreversible damage.

Hunger Strike Terrorist Suffers Brain Damage - Release Imminent?

Lawyers, Arab MK Demand Hunger Striker's Immediate Release

A reported deal to release terrorist prisoner Mohammed Allan is not good enough for his legal team, who demand his release 'this minute.'

Lawyers, Arab MK Demand Hunger Striker's Immediate Release

Who's In Charge?

Security Minister Opposes State's Cave-In to Hunger Striker

State Attorney informed hunger striking terrorist he will be released in November, against wishes of Internal Security Minister.

Security Minister Opposes State's Cave-In to Hunger Striker

Report: Hunger-Striking Terrorist Will Go Free in November

Mohammed Allan's lawyer says Allan will be released at the end of his current, second term of administrative incarceration.

Report: Hunger-Striking Terrorist Will Go Free in November

Mohammed Allan, Hunger Striking Terrorist, Regains Consciousness

Arrested Islamic Jihad member Muhammed Allan regains consciousness in Barzilai Hospital.

Mohammed Allan, Hunger Striking Terrorist, Regains Consciousness

Ashkelon: Arab Riots, Jewish Protest Continue

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

Ashkelon: Arab Riots, Jewish Protest Continue

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.

Prison Hunger Strikes on the Decline

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.

Protests on Temple Mount over Hunger Striker

Hunger-Striking Terrorist Loses Consciousness

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

Hunger-Striking Terrorist Loses Consciousness

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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