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A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Palestinian to continue hunger strike despite detention cut

JTAPublished March 5, 2012

JERUSALEM -- A Palestinian woman on a hunger strike in an Israeli prison said she will continue to fast despite having her detention cut. Hana Shalabi, 30, a member of Islamic Jihad, reportedly began a hunger strike 18 days ago after being put under...

Carter Center calls on Israel to release or charge hunger striker

JTAPublished February 17, 2012

WASHINGTON -- The Carter Center called on the Israeli government to either charge or release a Palestinian prisoner on a hunger strike. The center founded by former President Jimmy Carter asked Israel on Thursday to release Palestinian prisoner Khader...

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