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Palestinian prisoners announce hunger strike as Israeli cabinet votes on releasing 400
 Ma'an Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails announced a one day hunger strike to protest poor conditions in the detention facilities. In a press statement the prisoners also accused prison officials of sowing division between Palestinian prisoners, partly by spreading rumors about the potential release of a group of prisoners.The Israeli cabinet is scheduled to vote on Sunday on a proposal to release up to 400 Palestinian prisoners in an effort to strengthen Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in advance of a US-backed peace conference. There are currently approximately 11,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, including at least 40 members of the Palestinian Legislative Council. The hunger strike is to begin Sunday. Posted by: Fred 2007-11-18 |
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