The Times of Israel

Netanyahu in public spat with Ben Gvir and own MK over Palestinian prisoners policy

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:23:50 +0000

After police minister declares new limits on visitations, PM insists no decision made, Ben Gvir retorts he's made it; Tally Gotliv: 'Shin Bet, IDF working for terrorists' in matter

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Israel, Gaza terror groups agree to ceasefire after rockets, IDF response

Wed, 03 May 2023 02:54:59 +0000

Two sides settle on truce, Palestinian sources say, after daylong flare-up sparked by death of Islamic Jihad member in Israeli prison during hunger strike

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Sirens blare in south as IDF strikes Hamas sites in Gaza in response to rocket fire

Tue, 02 May 2023 21:57:50 +0000

Airstrikes come after terror groups launch 37 projectiles at Israel throughout the day, following death of hunger-striking Islamic Jihad member in Israeli prison

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‘Enough excuses’: Coalition amps up pressure on PM for firm response to Gaza rockets

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:43:10 +0000

Netanyahu's ruling bloc, which campaigned on tough anti-terror policies, comes under growing criticism as barrages from Gaza persist; Sderot mayor urges assassinating terror chiefs

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Foreign national moderately hurt as Gazan terrorists launch rocket barrage on south

Tue, 02 May 2023 14:12:53 +0000

2 others lightly hurt by shrapnel at Sderot construction site as 37 projectiles fired at Israeli towns, in ongoing tit-for-tat; Palestinian terror factions take responsibility

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Daily Briefing May 2: Gaza vows reprisal after prisoner dies. How concerned is IDF?

Tue, 02 May 2023 10:43:32 +0000

Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on Khader Adnan; political correspondent Tal Schneider on Knesset theatrics; and legal reporter Jeremy Sharon on a very polite US Speaker McCarthy

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Rockets fired, terror groups warn ‘price to be paid’ as hunger-striking suspect dies

Tue, 02 May 2023 05:22:13 +0000

Israel readies for escalation after Khader Adnan found dead; 4 projectiles fired from Gaza, no injuries; Islamic Jihad says his death is 'lesson for generations'

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Israeli troops said to rearrest Palestinian who went on 141-day hunger strike

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:57:01 +0000

Hisham Abu Hawash was held in without trial until he was released in February as his condition deteriorated; Shin Bet says he is a member of Islamic Jihad

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Palestinian hunger striker says he’ll end fast, claims Israel agreed to set him free

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:51:31 +0000

Jerusalem yet to confirm agreement with administrative detainee Khalil Awawdeh that would end his nearly six-month-long hunger strike

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Palestinian detainee ends hunger strike after 141 days, to be freed in February

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:38:28 +0000

Doctors had warned that condition of Hisham Abu Hawash, accused of terror activity but held without charges, was deteriorating; administrative order won't be renewed, lawyer says

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Free after hunger strike, Palestinian security detainee comes home to hero’s welcome

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:54:49 +0000

Kayed Fasfous released following 131-day hunger strike, along with five other Palestinians, who were held without charges in Israeli prisons for security reasons

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Palestinian prisoner ends 113-day hunger strike after learning of slated release

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:49:26 +0000

Miqdad Qawasmeh, who Shin Bet says is being held for unspecified Hamas activity, will be freed in February, after his condition had deteriorated rapidly

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Hamas prisoners announce hunger strike to protest administrative detention

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:09:39 +0000

Terror group says dozens of detainees in Israelis jails will skip meals in solidarity with members being held without charges

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Islamic Jihad prisoners claim to end hunger strike after reaching deal

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:43:37 +0000

Israeli security official says no such negotiations took place, adds that claims about the hunger strike were greatly exaggerated

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Far-right and Arab MKs scuffle during visit to hunger-striking terror suspect

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:02:33 +0000

Religious Zionism's Itamar Ben Gvir and Joint List chief Ayman Odeh clash outside hospital ward where Hamas member Miqdad Qawasmeh is being treated

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