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Israel to Free Hunger-Striking Terrorist

Israeli officials have agreed to release a convicted terrorist from prison early in the face of a 103-day hunger strike.

Israel Releases PA Arab Soccer Player

Mahmoud Sarsak, a PA Arab soccer player who staged a hunger strike while in an Israeli jail, freed and returned to Gaza.

Soldier’s Life at Risk in Hunger Strike

A soldier arrested for going AWOL is on a hunger strike and has refused medical treatment.

Imprisoned PA Soccer Player to End Hunger Strike and be Released

PA soccer player who was imprisoned by Israel agrees to end a hunger strike in exchange for his release.

PA to UEFA: Bar Israel from Hosting 2013 Championship

Palestine Football Association asks UEFA to bar Israel from hosting a championship because of the detention of PA players.

Terrorists in New Hunger Strike

PA terrorists in Israeli prisons learn hunger strikes are effective, begin another one less than a month after a deal ends the last one.

Islamic Jihad Threatens Judea and Samaria

Islamic Jihad leader threatens to attack the communities in Judea and Samaria unless Israel changes its behavior towards terror prisoners.

90-Year-Old Joins Anti-Demolition Hunger Strike

Another four people join the anti-demolition hunger strike, among them 90-year-old Avraham Noham.

‘This is How You Fight for Your Homes?’

A former Yesha leader warns that the fight against demolition in Beit El is insufficient, calls to “think macro, not micro.”

First Woman Joins Judea, Samaria Hunger Strike

Nitzanit Riklin calls on women to join her in a hunger strike against the demolition of Judea, Samaria homes.

Concession to PA Prisoners A 'Gesture' to Abbas

The deal that ended the hunger strike by Palestinian Authority prisoners is a “gesture” to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, the PMO says.

MK Danon: Shin Bet Giving Terrorists 'Gifts'

Likud lawmaker Danny Danon slammed the deal made by Israel to end a mass hunger strike in its prisons; says he will try to block it.

Deal Ends PA Prisoners' Hunger Strike

A Palestinian Authority lawmaker says a deal has been reached with Israel to end a hunger strike by Arab prison inmates.

Hamas Says Hunger Strike Goals Achieved

Hamas says Israel has agreed to enough demands to end to the hunger strike by terrorists and security prisoners. No comment from Israel.

Egypt Confirms Hunger Strikers Deal, Israel Still Mum

Egyptian official says Israel has agreed to a proposal that would end a mass hunger strike by PA Arabs in Israeli jails.

Did Israel Cave to Terrorists’ Hunger Strike?

Outrage over reports that Israel has reached a deal with Hamas over hunger striking terrorists.

PA Arabs March in Solidarity with Hunger Striking Terrorists

Thousands of PA Arabs ,march in Hevron, Shechem and Gaza in solidarity with hunger striking terrorist prisoners.

Hunger Striker Families Protest at Red Cross in Ramallah

Families of hunger striking prisoners in Israel blocked the entrance to the offices of the Red Cross in the PA capital of Ramallah.

UN's Ban Urges Israel to Charge or Release Hunger Strikers

UN Secretary-General urges Israel to either charge or release Palestinian Authority Arab detainees “without delay.”

Abbas: Death of Hunger Striking Prisoners Will Launch 'Disaster'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas warns of a “disaster” if any of the Arab prisoners dies while carrying out a hunger strike in an Israeli prison.

Red Cross to Israel: Hospitalize 6 Hunger Striking Prisoners

International Red Cross says Israel should immediately hospitalize six terror prisoners who have been on a hunger strike.

Supreme Court Rejects Hunger Strikers' Appeal

The Supreme Court has backed the government, saying it does not have to release terrorists who choose not to eat while incarcerated.

Islamic Jihad: Death of Hunger Strikers Will Start Intifada

Islamic Jihad leader warned that the death of any hunger-striking prisoner in Israeli will start the third intifada.

Arab MK: Hunger Strike Could Spark Intifada

A PA prisoners’ hunger strike could spark another wave of terrorism against Israel, Arab MK says.

Hamas Warns Israel Against Death of Hunger Striking Prisoners

Hamas warns Israel of "the unexpected" if any of the Palestinian Authority Arab prisoners on hunger strike dies in jail.

Solidarity Riot for Hunger Strike Prisoners at Ofer Prison

Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted outside Ofer Military Prison on Wednesday over two prisoners whose hunger strike entered a 65th day.

Haniyeh Calls for Intifada in Support of Prisoners

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh called for another Intifada, aimed at supporting Arab prisoners on hunger-strike against administrate detention.

PA Turns Hunger Strike into ‘Humanitarian Disaster’

The latest PA tactic for United Nations sympathy is the prisoner’s hunger strike, which it now says is a humanitarian disaster.

Terror Mastermind Hospitalized Due to Hunger Strike

Ahmed Saadat, secretary general of the PFLP, hospitalized after refusing to accept food for 13 days.

Supreme Court Rejects Hunger Striker's Petition

The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of security prisoner Hassan Safdi, 31, who has been on a hunger strike since March 5

Hunger Striking Terrorists Headed to Supreme Court

Two terrorists are appealing to Israel's Supreme Court after an IDF judge ruled they are 'responsible for their own state of health'.

Israel Releases Terrorist After 66-Day Hunger Strike

Israel releases Khader Adnan, a terrorist prisoner who went on a 66-day hunger strike over his administrative detention.

Palestinian Authority Hunger Strike Latest PR Ploy

The PA promoted a hunger strike Tuesday in another PR ploy following the failure of the anti-Israel "fly-tilla" this week.

Hunger Striking Terrorist Released to Gaza

Terrorist Hana Shalbi, whose 43-day hunger strike brought about her release from an Israeli prison, deported to Gaza.

Terrorist’s Hunger Strike Brings About Her Release

Female terrorist released in the Shalit deal and recaptured agrees to end a 43-day-old hunger strike in exchange for release.

Hunger Striking Terrorist Released from Hospital

Terrorist Khader Adnan, who had gone a on a hunger strike which resulted in his hospitalization, released from Tzfat hospital.

Israel Capitulates to Hunger Striking Terrorist

State prosecutors cut a deal with Islamic Jihad leader Khader Adnan to end his 66-day hunger strike by setting him free on April 17.

Danon: Arab MKs Running Terror Hotline From Knesset

MK Danny Danon says Arab MKs who visited a hunger striking Islamic Jihad leader are the Hamas politburo in Israel's halls of power.

Hunger Striking Terrorist Headed to Supreme Court

The attorney for Islamic Jihad leader Khader Adnan is appealing his detention to Israel's Supreme Court; hunger strike enters day 61.

Netanyahu Meets Hunger Striking Daughter of Ex-SLA Soldier

PM Netanyahu meets with 14-year-old daughter of a former SLA officer who has been hunger striking due to her family's difficult situation.

Riot Erupts After Court Extends Terror Leader's Detention

A riot resulted in 23 injured after an IDF court upheld the detention of a hunger striking Islamic Jihad leader.

PA Terror Prisoners Announce Hunger Strike

PA Arab terrorists in the Israeli Ramon prison to start a hunger strike as of Tuesday, in protest of the conditions they face.

PA Minister: Hundreds of Prisoners Are on Hunger Strike

PA’s minister for prisoner affairs claims hundreds of terrorists in Israeli jails have joined a hunger strike to protest prison conditions.

Terrorist Prisoners Launch Hunger Strike

Thousands of PA terriorists in Israeli jails launch hunger strike, claim harsh conditions.