Prisoner on 2-month hunger strike collapses during High Court hearing; MK Tibi treats inmate at justice’s order
A Palestinian prisoner who went on a hunger strike 66 days ago collapsed Thursday during a hearing on his case at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem.
Justice Elyakim Rubinstein asked Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi (United Arab List-Ta’al), a gynecologist, to treat the prisoner.
Tibi was initially blocked by guards from the Israel Prison Service’s Nachshon Unit, but he was eventually allowed to treat the prisoner after Justice Rubinstein instructed the guards to let him pass.

'Outrageous conduct.' MK Tibi - Photo by Avihu Shapira
The prisoner, Balal Diab, apparently lost consciousness due to weakness. Continue Reading »













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