About 1,100 terrorists imprisoned in Israel announced their participation in a hunger strike begun a week ago, demanding improved conditions. While organizers of the effort hoped to enlist thousands of the 6,000 imprisoned terrorists, this did not occur and it now appears that many of those taking part are not as committed as they thought would be the case.
About a hundred quit the strike in recent days, joining over 85 who have quit over the weekend. What was hoped to be a major effort to improve conditions and increase international pressure against Israel seems to be waning quicker than anticipated.
Imprisoned Fatah terrorist Marwan Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences for his heinous acts, organized the strike. He was optimistic after learning of widespread international media coverage including a NY Times Op-Ed, but now, it appears the effort will not be long-lived.
When the strike began Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan was quick to release a statement, that it was politically motivated. He added there are no plans to enter into negotiations with terrorists.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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Last week Israelis had a barbeque outside the prison
Need to do this every day
#1 Sure was brilliant but Israel’s pro-Arabs thugs in uniform and Israel’s pro-Arabs judicial system were against it and they had to stop it immediately.