Summary
Three pro-Palestine activists in the UK ended a hunger strike due to severe health issues. They started the strike to protest their imprisonment without conviction and to bring attention to their demands. The activists are linked to alleged involvement in actions against an Israeli arms company and face charges such as burglary.
Key Facts
- Three activists, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed, and Lewie Chiaramello, ended their hunger strike after serious health declines.
- Heba Muraisi refused food for 73 days, suffering from severe pain and possible organ failure.
- Kamran Ahmed lost 25% of his body weight during his 65-day hunger strike.
- Lewie Chiaramello, a Type 1 diabetic, participated by fasting every other day for 46 days.
- Their group is known as part of the "Filton 24" and is accused of breaking into sites connected with Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer.
- Despite their charges, the activists claim they did not commit the alleged crimes.
- The activists demanded bail, fair trials, and the closure of Elbit's sites in the UK.
