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Pro-Palestinian Activists’ Hunger Strike Sparks Political Outcry

12/18/2025

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Families of pro-Palestinian activists on hunger strike in Britain held a press conference on December 18, joined by doctors, lawyers, and MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn.
Eight detainees are on hunger strike, with some requiring hospitalization.
During Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir Starmer stated the government is following established procedures regarding hunger strikes.
Nineteen Labour MPs urged Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy to meet with the activists' lawyers.
The activists have been detained for over a year, facing charges related to protests against Britain's support for Israel.

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Families of pro-Palestinian activists on hunger strike in Britain held a press conference on December 18, joined by doctors, lawyers, and MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn.
Eight detainees are on hunger strike, with some requiring hospitalization.
During Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir Starmer stated the government is following established procedures regarding hunger strikes.
Nineteen Labour MPs urged Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy to meet with the activists' lawyers.
The activists have been detained for over a year, facing charges related to protests against Britain's support for Israel.