Palestine Action protesters pause prison hunger strikes

Two protesters in jail for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group have paused their hunger strike due to their deteriorating health.

- HOLLY BANCROFT HOME AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT

Qesser Zuhrah and Amu Gib have decided to start eating again after 48 days of refusing food, according to a statement from Prisoners for Palestine. They are among eight prisoners who went on hunger strike while awaiting trial for alleged break-ins or criminal damage. Four of the eight activists are still refusing food, with one – Heba Muraisi – now on day 52 of hunger strike, according to the group representing the prisoners.

Prisoners for Palestine said in an update on Tuesday evening that Qesser Zuhrah decided to stop her strike after experiencing “continuous excruciating pain in her abdomen”, while Amu Gib “experienced severe weakness, and brain fog”. They are both being held on remand at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey.