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Palestine Action Activists’ Hunger Strike Demands Fair Trial

1/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Three Palestine Action activists in the UK are on hunger strike, demanding bail and a fair trial.
Heba Muraisi has fasted for 72 days, while Kamran Ahmed has refused food for over 60 days, both facing severe health issues.
They are among eight activists charged with break-ins at an Israeli-linked defense firm and a Royal Air Force base.
Their protests raise concerns over the UK government's designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.
The activists accuse prison authorities of censorship and have been denied bail, with trials not expected until mid-2026.

History

Historical Context

In October 2021, Israel designated six Palestinian human rights organizations, including Al-Haq and Addameer, as terrorist entities, claiming links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. This decision, widely criticized by human rights advocates and several European nations, reflects ongoing tensions over civil liberties and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has seen over 400 organizations banned since 1967.

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Story summary

Three Palestine Action activists in the UK are on hunger strike, demanding bail and a fair trial.
Heba Muraisi has fasted for 72 days, while Kamran Ahmed has refused food for over 60 days, both facing severe health issues.
They are among eight activists charged with break-ins at an Israeli-linked defense firm and a Royal Air Force base.
Their protests raise concerns over the UK government's designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.
The activists accuse prison authorities of censorship and have been denied bail, with trials not expected until mid-2026.

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