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Umer Khalid Risks Death in Hunger Strike Against Charges

1/24/2026

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Umer Khalid, the last Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike, has stopped drinking water, risking death.
Khalid has protested since November against charges related to alleged break-ins for Palestine Action.
His hunger strike resumed 13 days ago after a brief illness.
Dr. Rupa Marya warned the lack of fluids could kill Khalid within days.
The UK government decided against awarding a £2 billion contract to Elbit Systems UK.

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Story summary

Umer Khalid, the last Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike, has stopped drinking water, risking death.
Khalid has protested since November against charges related to alleged break-ins for Palestine Action.
His hunger strike resumed 13 days ago after a brief illness.
Dr. Rupa Marya warned the lack of fluids could kill Khalid within days.
The UK government decided against awarding a £2 billion contract to Elbit Systems UK.