The Commission Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs expressed on Thursday, September 14, 2023, grave concern over the deteriorating health conditions of two hunger-striking prisoners, Maher Al-Akhras and Kaid Al-Fasfous, who are currently held under harsh detention conditions.
The Commission highlighted the dire situation of Maher Al-Akhras, a 52-year-old detainee who has been on a hunger strike for the past 23 days.
Al-Akhras is suffering from excruciating pain throughout his body, including severe heartaches, stomach pains, and dizziness.
Additionally, he lost a significant amount of weight during his hunger strike.
The authority further revealed that Al-Akhras is struggling with high blood pressure but refuses to take his medication and supplements until his administrative detention order is terminated.
Maher Al-Akhras, a former prisoner who spent five years in Israeli jails, is also a father of six.
Meanwhile, Kaid Al-Fasfous, another hunger-striking prisoner, is facing extreme fatigue and exhaustion.
His mobility has become extremely challenging, making it impossible for him to walk or stand.
Al-Fasfous is also experiencing pain throughout his body, dizziness, and a lack of balance. His deteriorating health has prevented him from meeting with his lawyer.
The Commission disclosed that they have submitted an appeal to the “Ofer” military court, which is under Israeli control, regarding the administrative detention order issued against Al-Fasfous. However, a hearing date has yet to be scheduled.
Kaid Al-Fasfous, 34 years old and from the city of Dura in Hebron, was re-arrested by the Israeli occupation in May of the previous year. He had previously served approximately seven years in Israeli prisons, with his confrontations with detention dating back to 2007.
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Currently, the Israeli occupation holds around 5,200 Palestinian prisoners in 23 prisons, detention centers, and investigation facilities.
Among these detainees are 36 women and 170 minors. Additionally, there are 700 ailing prisoners who suffer due to the policy of medical neglect and 1,264 administrative detainees.
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