Monday, May 14, 2012

Palestinian Prisoners End Hunger Strike



Israel, Palestinian Prisoners Ink Deal To End Hunger Strike -- Jerusalem Post

Egypt-brokered deal brings an end to 28-day mass hunger strike by Palestinian security prisoners; prisoners to refrain from involvement in "activities against security" from within prisons; privileges to be restored.

Israel and Palestinian security prisoners signed a deal to end a 28-day hunger strike by the inmates on Monday. The Palestinian Authority and Egypt both played a role in helping broker the deal.

According to the terms of the agreement, Palestinian prisoners committed to refrain from dealing with "activities against security" within prison confines. In exchange, they will receive benefits from the Prisons Service, including the end of separation from the general prison population, and family visits.

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More News On The Deal For The Palestinians To End Their Hunger Strike

Palestinian prisoners end hunger strike as agreement reached with Israeli officials -- Haaretz
Israel reaches deal with Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike -- CNN
Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel agree to end hunger strike -- Washington Post/AP
Palestinian prisoners end hunger strike -- The Guardian
Palestinian prisoners agree to end hunger strike -- AP
Palestinian inmates in Israel end mass hunger strike -- BBC
Official: Palestinian prisoners agree to end hunger strike -- MSNBC

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