JERUSALEM — Hundreds of hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners ended their 40-day fast on the first day of the month-long Muslim holiday of Ramadan, after reaching a compromise with Israel for additional family visits, Israeli and Palestinian officials said. Israel prison service spokeswoman Nicole Englander said the inmates declared an end to the strike Saturday morning.
Palestinian Prisoners In Jerusalem End Mass Hunger Strike After 40 Days
IAN DEITCH - Associated Press, Portland Press Herald
Sat, 05/27/2017 - 2:54pm
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