Summary
Two prisoners involved with Palestine Action ended their hunger strikes while others continue. They are protesting for the lifting of a ban on Palestine Action and the closure of a defense firm linked to Israel. Legal representatives and MPs are pressing the UK government to meet the protesters' demands.
Key Facts
- Two Palestine Action prisoners stopped their hunger strikes after 41 and 13 days.
- Five other prisoners continue to refuse food in protest.
- Protesters demand lifting of Palestine Action ban and closure of an Israeli-linked defense firm.
- The hunger strikes started in November and involve alleged break-ins and criminal damage.
- Fifty-one MPs and peers have asked the UK government to meet with the protesters' lawyers.
- Some protesters have required hospital treatment but have been discharged.
- The UK government states it is following proper procedures for handling hunger strikes.
