**Palestinian Prisoner Hunger Strike Enters 2nd Month, Sparking International Concern**.
**Jerusalem, Israel** – The hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails has entered its second month, with no end in sight. The strike, which began on April 25, is the longest in recent years, and has raised international concerns about the well-being of the prisoners..
The prisoners are demanding an end to administrative detention, a policy that allows Israel to imprison Palestinians without charge or trial. They are also calling for better living conditions in Israeli prisons, including access to medical care and family visits..
Israel has refused to negotiate with the prisoners, and has accused them of being terrorists. However, the prisoners insist that they are political prisoners, and that they are entitled to the rights afforded to prisoners of war under international law..
The hunger strike has taken a toll on the prisoners, with many of them losing weight and suffering from health problems. Some prisoners have been hospitalized, and there are fears that some may die if the strike continues..
The international community has expressed concern about the hunger strike, and has called on Israel to negotiate with the prisoners. The United Nations, the European Union, and the United States have all urged Israel to respect the rights of the prisoners, and to find a just solution to their demands..
However, Israel has so far refused to budge, and the hunger strike continues. The prisoners are determined to continue their strike until their demands are met, but there are fears that the situation could escalate, and that violence could break out..
The hunger strike is a reminder of the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. The two sides have been locked in a cycle of violence and retaliation for decades, and there seems to be no end in sight. The hunger strike is a desperate attempt by the prisoners to draw attention to their plight, and to force Israel to negotiate with them. However, it is unclear whether their demands will be met, and whether the strike will ultimately achieve its goals..
**Background on Administrative Detention**.
Administrative detention is a policy that allows Israel to imprison Palestinians without charge or trial. The policy is based on the Israeli Security Agency’s (ISA) assessment that the individual poses a threat to national security. Palestinians can be held in administrative detention for up to six months at a time, and their detention can be renewed indefinitely..
Administrative detention is widely criticized by human rights groups, who argue that it violates the due process rights of Palestinians. The groups say that Palestinians are often held in administrative detention for months or even years without being charged with a crime, and that they are often denied access to lawyers and family visits..
Israel defends its use of administrative detention, arguing that it is a necessary tool to combat terrorism. The ISA says that it only uses administrative detention when it has strong evidence that an individual poses a threat to national security, but that it cannot disclose the evidence in court because it would compromise its sources and methods..
The hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners is a reminder of the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. The two sides have been locked in a cycle of violence and retaliation for decades, and there seems to be no end in sight. The hunger strike is a desperate attempt by the prisoners to draw attention to their plight, and to force Israel to negotiate with them. However, it is unclear whether their demands will be met, and whether the strike will ultimately achieve its goals..
