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Palestine Activists' Hunger Strike Demands Justice and Safety

12/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Seven Palestine solidarity activists are on hunger strike in UK prisons, demanding better conditions and the closure of Elbit Systems.
The strike began on November 2 to mark the Balfour Declaration's anniversary.
Palestine solidarity activists Qesser Zuhrah and Amu Gib face severe health risks, and several have been hospitalized.
Their demands include immediate bail, an end to censorship, and a fair trial, and protests have spread.

History

Historical Context

The Balfour Declaration, issued on November 2, 1917, by British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour, expressed support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine, then part of the Ottoman Empire. This pivotal moment intensified geopolitical tensions and laid the groundwork for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Today, activists like Qesser Zuhrah and Amu Gib continue to advocate for Palestinian rights, reflecting ongoing historical grievances.

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Story summary

Seven Palestine solidarity activists are on hunger strike in UK prisons, demanding better conditions and the closure of Elbit Systems.
The strike began on November 2 to mark the Balfour Declaration's anniversary.
Palestine solidarity activists Qesser Zuhrah and Amu Gib face severe health risks, and several have been hospitalized.
Their demands include immediate bail, an end to censorship, and a fair trial, and protests have spread.

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