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Palestine Action members end lengthy hunger strike

Prisoners for Palestine said in a statement: “While these prisoners end their hunger strike, the resistance has just begun.” — Prisoners for Palestine said in a statement: “While these prisoners end their hunger strike, the resistance has just begun.” (Prisoners for Palestine )

Three Palestine Action activists, Kamran Ahmed, Heba Muraisi and Lewie Chiaramello, have ended their 73-day hunger strike in prison.
The activists claim the Government met a key demand by denying Israeli-based defence firm Elbit Systems a £2 billion contract.
They were on hunger strike while awaiting trial for alleged break-ins or criminal damage on behalf of Palestine Action, charges which they deny.
Prisoners for Palestine reported that national leaders of prison healthcare met with representatives of the hunger strikers to discuss prison conditions.
According to the collective’s website, Umer Khalid is the last remaining hunger striker.

Three Palestine Action activists end hunger strikes after 73 days — In full