Summary
Six prisoners in the UK connected to the protest group Palestine Action are on hunger strike, facing serious health risks. Over 800 UK healthcare professionals have urged the government to provide better medical care for these prisoners, warning they could die without it. The hunger strikers deny the charges against them and are demanding immediate bail, a fair trial, and the closure of Elbit Systems sites.
Key Facts
- Six prisoners in the UK are on hunger strike related to the banned group Palestine Action.
- Over 800 healthcare workers wrote to the UK Justice Secretary, expressing concern for these prisoners' health.
- The prisoners have been accused of break-ins at an Israeli defense company and a UK RAF base.
- The prisoners claim they are innocent of charges like burglary and violent disorder.
- Palestine Action was labeled as a terror group in July.
- The hunger strikers seek immediate release, fair trials, and de-proscription of their group.
- Healthcare professionals recommend hospital care for the strikers due to severe health risks.
- James Smith, a doctor, highlighted the critical state of the hunger strikers' health.
