UK's silence on Palestine Action hunger strikers' lives is deafening, as they face a grim fate behind bars without trial or conviction. Eight prisoners from Palestine, Ireland, and Guantanamo Bay are locked in their cells with no end to their suffering in sight.
The UK government has opted for prolonged remand, isolation, and censorship, pushing the prisoners to extreme measures – hunger strikes. These individuals have refused food as a last resort, highlighting the state's refusal to listen to their pleas. They stand for Palestine, against the Israeli apartheid regime, and for the liberation of the entire region.
The use of terror charges is a classic tactic employed by states to suppress dissenting voices. It strips prisoners of their rights and public sympathy before any trial can take place. History has shown that this approach leaves only permanent damage and irreversible harm – as seen in the cases of the Irish hunger strikers, Guantánamo Bay detainees, and Palestinian prisoners.
The Filton 24 prisoners have been subjected to years of abuse, including torture, extreme violence, and neglect. The UK government continues to back its support for Israel despite this, leaving these men, women, and children vulnerable to exploitation.
These eight prisoners have chosen hunger strike as a means of protest against the Israeli state's systematic repression. They are not asking for special treatment but rather demanding equal rights and fair treatment under the law.
It is imperative that the UK government acts swiftly to end their ordeal. An immediate bail release, dropping terror charges, fair trial conditions without fear-driven narratives, access to medical care chosen by the prisoners, and an end to censorship restrictions on family visits are essential demands.
We will not stand idly by while these individuals face injustice behind bars. As we write this statement today, history is repeating itself – as it did for those who went before them.
The UK government has opted for prolonged remand, isolation, and censorship, pushing the prisoners to extreme measures – hunger strikes. These individuals have refused food as a last resort, highlighting the state's refusal to listen to their pleas. They stand for Palestine, against the Israeli apartheid regime, and for the liberation of the entire region.
The use of terror charges is a classic tactic employed by states to suppress dissenting voices. It strips prisoners of their rights and public sympathy before any trial can take place. History has shown that this approach leaves only permanent damage and irreversible harm – as seen in the cases of the Irish hunger strikers, Guantánamo Bay detainees, and Palestinian prisoners.
The Filton 24 prisoners have been subjected to years of abuse, including torture, extreme violence, and neglect. The UK government continues to back its support for Israel despite this, leaving these men, women, and children vulnerable to exploitation.
These eight prisoners have chosen hunger strike as a means of protest against the Israeli state's systematic repression. They are not asking for special treatment but rather demanding equal rights and fair treatment under the law.
It is imperative that the UK government acts swiftly to end their ordeal. An immediate bail release, dropping terror charges, fair trial conditions without fear-driven narratives, access to medical care chosen by the prisoners, and an end to censorship restrictions on family visits are essential demands.
We will not stand idly by while these individuals face injustice behind bars. As we write this statement today, history is repeating itself – as it did for those who went before them.
honestly think UK gov's approach is super concerning & a bit sketchy... they're basically letting these ppl rot in prison without even trialing them first 
and then using terror charges to silence them? that's some pretty shady stuff 
. history shows us time & time again that this kinda tactic can lead to major human rights abuses 
. can't they just listen to the prisoners' pleas & try to find a way forward that respects their rights? 
think it's high time the gov steps up & does some serious damage control 
they're just trying to fight for justice and human rights but the UK gov is being super insensitive 
like, how can you just ignore their pleas and lock them up without a trial? its not fair at all 
UK's silence on Palestine Action hunger strikers' lives is literally deafening, they're basically being held in solitary confinement with no end to their suffering in sight 
. The fact that the UK government is still backing Israel despite all this abuse is just crazy 
. These prisoners are fighting for equality and justice, not special treatment 
. We need to make some noise and demand that the UK government acts fast to end their ordeal 
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. i can feel their desperation and pain from a distance, and it breaks my soul 
. how can a government justify keeping them behind bars without even listening to their pleas? doesn't anyone care that they're human beings, deserving of dignity and respect 
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... the use of terror charges is just a fancy way of saying "we don't want to listen" 
. it's a classic tactic used to silence dissenting voices, but it never works in the long run... all it does is leave permanent scars and irreparable harm 
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... they're not asking for special treatment, just equal treatment under the law 
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. And still, the UK gov't is backing Israel? Like, what even is that? 
. I'm literally rooting for them right now! We need to make some noise and demand that the UK gov't takes action ASAP 
. Can we please do this?! 
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. They're fighting for Palestine, against Israeli apartheid regime 
, and for regional liberation 
Using terror charges is a classic tactic to suppress dissenting voices 
, stripping prisoners of their rights and public sympathy before any trial can take place 
, Guantánamo Bay detainees 
. Despite this, the UK government continues to back its support for Israel 
, leaving these men, women, and children vulnerable to exploitation 
. They're not asking for special treatment but rather demanding equal rights and fair treatment under the law 
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they need help, ASAP 
. The UK government needs to act ASAP and provide these people with the basic human dignity they deserve 
!
. They're fighting for a cause that's bigger than themselves, a cause of justice and freedom 
. I'm so scared for them, my heart is pounding thinking about what might happen if their demands aren't met 
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. I'm sending all my love and support to them and their families 
i mean, have you tried them? anyway, back to this article... i think its so messed up that the UK government is ignoring these prisoners' pleas for help 
my friend's cousin went through something similar in the US and man, its a whole different level of suffering. but you know what's even crazier? how quickly we forget about these stories after they get old news 
i mean, can't we just take a sec to remember that there are actual people living this horror show behind bars? 
. And don't even get me started on how the gov's backing Israel without a second thought 
, and it just goes to show that the UK government doesn't have any intention of holding Israel accountable for its actions. Meanwhile, these eight prisoners are being subjected to abuse, neglect, and torture – and still, they're fighting for their rights 
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I say we demand action from our government, just like we would from any other country that's being held accountable for its actions. We can't just sit back and watch history repeat itself – it's time to take a stand!