2 h. ago Hunger strikers willing to 'push to the very end' in protest for Palestine

Palestine hunger strikers speak out, arguing that it is not a death wish but "a will to live, using nothing but hunger to resist." As their strike enters day 47, their voices demand to be heard

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3 h. ago Palestine hunger strikes explained as prisoners reach 47 days without food

Six prisoners in British jails have reached a critical "point of no return" after 47 days on hunger strike. From celebrity backing to the core demands, here is what you need to know

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4 h. ago Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike in prison ‘are dying’, doctor says

Almost 900 health professionals have written to David Lammy, Wes Streeting, senior NHS officials and senior prison officials.

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7 h. ago Who are Palestine Action? Five detainees still on hunger strike

The protestors have made a number of requests including calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be lifted

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8 h. ago Watch live: Family members of Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike hold press conference

Watch live as family members of Palestine Action protesters who are on hunger strike hold a press conference on Thursday (18 December).

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24 h. ago Zarah Sultana says she will stand outside HMP Bronzefield over hunger strikes

A 20-year-old Palestine Action activist has not eaten for 46 days

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27 h. ago 'We must not replicate Thatcher's cruelty by letting Palestine hunger strikers die'

As six unconvicted Palestine Action prisoners enter the deadly phase of the UK's longest hunger strike in decades, columnist Aimee Walsh argues Labour must break its silence to save lives

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7 d. ago Palestine Action protesters 'likely to die in custody' as hunger strike leaves five in hospital

Eight activists are involved in the strike in total with five now in hospital and one losing 10kg after 37 days without food. It is thought to be the biggest in the UK since 1981.

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last month Sally Rooney says UK prisoners linked to Palestine Action face ‘shocking mistreatment’

Exclusive: author urges ministers to engage with those on hunger strike, who want better conditions, bail and lifting of banSally Rooney has pleaded with the UK government to address the “shocking mistreatment” of Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners who are on hunger strike, saying she fears for their welfare.Six prisoners awaiting trial are refusing food, including two who have been on hunger strike for more than two weeks and are already said to have lost considerable weight and be struggling physically. Their demands include improved jail conditions, release on bail and lifting the ban on Palestine Action. Continue reading...

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