Tag: Prisoner Hunger Strike
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Festival of Victory and Triumph: Families in Gaza welcome return of prisoners
by Radhika S. 18 October 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, Gaza Thousands of Palestinians gathered in Gaza City’s Qatiba Square yesterday morning, swelling to over 200,000 as news arrived that the prisoners had safely crossed the border from Egypt into Rafah. ISM volunteers waited for hours with local families eager to catch a glimpse of…
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In Ramallah Palestine tastes freedom at release of prisoners
18 October 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank It was the third time that Omar, 21, tried to write his name and cell number on a piece of paper in vain. His hands were shaking and the fingers, pale as the face, could barely hold the pen. On the fifth try he was able to write…
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The anthem of Nabi Saleh: “Release our prisoners or arrest us all”
15 October 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank The Friday demonstration in Nabi Saleh celebrated the release of three long term prisoners but protested the continued imprisonment of the remaining 5,000. The demonstration started out by visiting the house of prisoner Said Tamimi. Tamimi has been in prison since 1993, but his fellow prisoners…
