PHOTOS: Palestinians rally in Gaza for hunger-striking and sick detainees

2nd March 2014 | International Solidarity Movement, Gaza Team | Gaza, Occupied Palestine

In recent weeks, protests for both sick Palestinian detainees and those engaging in long-term hunger strikes have increased in the Gaza Strip.

(Photo by Joe Catron)
(Photo by Joe Catron)

Last Monday morning, following a regular weekly sit-in in the International Committee of the Red Cross’ Gaza office, demonstrators rallied by a protest tent erected outside.

(Photo by Joe Catron)
(Photo by Joe Catron)

On 18th February, Addameer reported hunger strikes by seven detainees.  Today the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club said three additional prisoners had launched strikes against their administrative detentions.

(Photo by Joe Catron)
(Photo by Joe Catron)

Demonstrations in solidarity with the detainees have also been held elsewhere in the Gaza Strip, including yesterday by the Erez checkpoint in Beit Hanoun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q0NwoRiorI