Palestinian journalist imprisoned by Israel without trial on verge of death, entering third month of hunger strike

From time to time, the Palestine Center distributes articles it believes will enhance understanding of the Palestinian political reality. The following article by Ben Norton was published by Salon on January 29, 2016.

“Palestinian journalist imprisoned by Israel without trial on verge of death, entering third month of hunger strike”

Mohammad al-Qiq is on the verge of death. The 32-year-old Palestinian journalist was imprisoned by Israel without charge or trial. In protest of his extralegal administrative detention, al-Qiq has refused food for more than two months. This week marks more than 65 days on hunger strike.

 

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