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Palestine Activists End Hunger Strike After UK Contract Cancellation

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hunger strike ended after the UK rejected a £2 billion contract for Elbit Systems.
Hamran Ahmed, Heba Muraisi, and Lewie Chiaramello, of Palestine Action, endured 66–73 days.
Their protest aimed to expose British complicity in genocide and close Elbit's UK sites.
Prisoners for Palestine (P4P) hailed the contract cancellation as a victory.
Since Palestine Action's designation as a terrorist organization, authorities have linked over 2,000 arrests to supporting the group.

History

Historical Context

Protests against UK arms sales to Israel intensified in 2018, reflecting public discontent over military complicity. Palestine Action, advocating for Palestinian rights, has faced over 2,000 arrests since its designation as a terrorist organization. The recent hunger strike by activists lasting 66–73 days highlights ongoing tensions, while the cancellation of a £2 billion contract with Elbit Systems suggests a shift in public sentiment regarding military involvement in foreign conflicts.

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Story summary

Hunger strike ended after the UK rejected a £2 billion contract for Elbit Systems.
Hamran Ahmed, Heba Muraisi, and Lewie Chiaramello, of Palestine Action, endured 66–73 days.
Their protest aimed to expose British complicity in genocide and close Elbit's UK sites.
Prisoners for Palestine (P4P) hailed the contract cancellation as a victory.
Since Palestine Action's designation as a terrorist organization, authorities have linked over 2,000 arrests to supporting the group.

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