Khader Adnan, hunger striker in Israel, near death

by Justin Morahan Thu Feb 23, 2012 22:02

http://www.amnestyusa.org/news/news-item/israeli-decisi...cient

by Justin Morahan Tue Feb 21, 2012 21:50

Addameer, a Jerusalem-based Prisoner Support and Human Rights organisation, released the following statement late this evening:

Ramallah, 21 February 2012 – Khader Adnan’s hearing at the Israeli High Court was cancelled today, 21 February 2012, only minutes before the hearing was to take place. On Khader’s 66th day of hunger strike in protest of his administrative detention and inhuman and degrading treatment by the Israeli authorities, one of Khader’s lawyers negotiated a deal with the Israeli military prosecutor that Khader will be released on 17 April instead of 8 May and that his administrative detention order will not be renewed. Addameer lawyer Samer Sam’an is actively working to gain permission to visit Khader to confirm whether or not he will continue with his hunger strike.

Khader previously stated to Addameer lawyers that though he was calling for his immediate and unconditional release, the minimum requirements he would consider for ending his hunger strike would be the guarantee that he would not receive a new administrative detention order and that his duration of detention would be considered from the date of his arrest on 17 December 2011 and not from the date that he received his administrative detention order on 8 January 2012.

The provisions of the deal reached today as announced by the lawyer involved do meet these minimum requirements. However, if new “secret material,” upon which administrative detention is based, presents itself during the next two months, there would still be grounds for the renewal of his administrative detention order.

This caveat is consistent with similar deals made in the past, in which Israeli officials leave the door open for re-arrests. Addameer maintains that the fact that Israeli officials negotiated the duration of his detention, in addition to agreeing to an early release, reveals that there were no grounds for his administrative detention in the first place.

His administrative detention order, as is the case with all other administrative detainees, is based on the alleged threat he poses to the “security of the State of Israel.” However, if Israeli officials agree that he will not be a threat on 17 April, as clear from today’s deal, he surely does not pose any threat today and his case provides further proof of Israel’s policy of arbitrary detention. Addameer reiterates its call for his immediate and unconditional release and the release of the 308 other administrative detainees.

Addameer’s main concern remains Khader’s health, in critical condition after over two months of hunger strike. Whether or not Khader continues his hunger strike, he must receive proper arrangements for observing his health condition, which will likely now have irreversible consequences. If he does decide to end his hunger strike, the potential complications from such a protracted hunger strike will require urgent and trusted care, which can only be provided if he is released.

Addameer continues to salute Khader Adnan for his incredible steadfastness in challenging Israel’s policy of holding Palestinians in detention without charge or trial, which is in violation of international law. Addameer further thanks all individuals and institutions who have chosen not to ignore the basic human rights violations being committed against Palestinian prisoners on a daily basis and who have expressed their explicit support for Khader and his fellow prisoners.

The date set for Khader’s release, 17 April, ironically falls on Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, which will serve as a reminder of the thousands of other Palestinian political prisoners who remain in Israeli detention.
www.addameer.org

by Justin Morahan Tue Feb 21, 2012 16:54

Several news links including the one below have announced that Khader Adnan has ended his hunger strike (about five hours ago) after Israel announced his release date for April.

by Séamus Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:13

éirígí held vigils in Belfast and Newry last Saturday in support of Adnan. http://www.eirigi.org/latest/latest120212.html

Friends of Palestine Béal Feirste are organising a candlelit vigil outside Belfast City Hall, that's this evening I think.

by Justin Morahan Thu Feb 16, 2012 23:29

physician's comments

by pat c Thu Feb 16, 2012 13:11

Report on IPSC protest at: http://www.indymedia.ie/article/101374

by pat c Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:52

There was a vigil at the Israeli Embassy on Monday between 10 am to 2 pm organised by the IPSC.

by gerry Wed Feb 15, 2012 04:07

it has not escaped the media's attention. they are lying

by Justin Morahan Tue Feb 14, 2012 23:03

Please sign a petition on behalf of Khader Adnan.
One petition site is here:

by lefty Tue Feb 14, 2012 18:01

it's pathetic that we have heard nothing about this on the news while we are dosed up with endless nonsense about sporting events and celebrity shite. It's bread and circuses all over again, only now we pay for the bread and there is an admission charge into the circuses. Meanwhile those who stand up to be counted in their countries disappear from sight into dark jails which a compliant media ignore and where justice doesn't exist

by Justin Morahan Tue Feb 14, 2012 17:49

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P6_oI4VoGk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1iwWZJPl_k&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gJJAaUG-ig
(Tommy Donnelan -protest at Embassy)

http://occupiedpalestine.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/israe...dnan/

http://palsolidarity.org/2012/02/randa-adnan-the-world-...band/