An Egyptian official says Israel has agreed to a proposal that would end a mass hunger strike by Palestinians in Israeli jails. full story ![]()

One of the most high profile Palestinian prisoners being held by Israel has put an end to a 250-day hunger strike after reaching a deal with the Jewish state that will see him serve another eight months in jail.
independent.co.uk (24 days ago)
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - A Palestinian prisoner held by Israel has agreed to end an on-off hunger strike on Monday which has lasted for over eight months in exchange for an early release, Palestinian officials told Reuters.
reuters.com (25 days ago)
JERUSALEM — A Palestinian prisoner whose prolonged hunger strike helped drive weeks of protests recently in the West Bank agreed to end his strike Tuesday after reaching a deal with Israeli authorities for his release in eight months, his lawyer said. Read full article >>
washingtonpost.com (24 days ago)
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:58:00 GMTBy JOEL GREENBERG The Washington PostA Palestinian prisoner whose prolonged hunger strike helped drive weeks of protests recently in the West Bank agreed to end his strike yesterday after reaching a deal with Israeli authorities for his release in eight months, his lawyer said. The agreement...
concordmonitor.com (24 days ago)
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - A Palestinian prisoner whose hunger strike had stoked weeks of protests in the West Bank ended his eight-month on-off fast on Tuesday in exchange for early release by Israel, Palestinian officials said.
reuters.com (24 days ago)
JERUSALEM (AP) — A lawyer for a Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike says Israel's supreme court has rejected a petition to release his client.
boston.com (2 months and 27 days ago)

A lawyer for a Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike says Israel's supreme court has rejected a petition to release his client.
azstarnet.com (2 months and 27 days ago)
A lawyer for a Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike says Israel's supreme court has rejected a petition to release his client.
foxnews.com (2 months and 27 days ago)
A lawyer for a Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike says Israel's supreme court has rejected a petition to release his client.
miamiherald.com (2 months and 27 days ago)
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Two Palestinian prisoners whose hunger strike stoked clashes in the West Bank have ended their protest after Israel agreed to release them in May, a Palestinian official said on Wednesday.
reuters.com (2 months and 20 days ago)
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