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Irish Hunger Striker Laurence McKeown sends message of support to the Palestinian Hunger Strikers

By SaebPress - Mon May 07, 10:51 pm

 

 

 

  With Arabic Subtitles ترجمة عربية

 

In 1981, Laurence McKeown took part in the Irish Hunger Strike that was led by Bobby Sands. Laurence endured 70 days without food before ending his fast.

 

Today, 2 Palestinian men, Bilal Diab and Thaer Halahleh, are on day 70 of their Hunger Strike in an Israeli prison. Plus, over 2,000 other Palestinians are about to enter their 4th week on Hunger Strike.

 

Palestinian protestors hold posters of hunger strikers Thaer Halahleh L and Bilal Diab R . Irish Hunger Striker Laurence McKeown sends message of support to the Palestinian Hunger Strikers
Palestinian protestors hold posters of hunger strikers , Thaer Halahleh (L) and Bilal Diab (R) .

 

As Bilal and Thaer suffer in their protest, Laurence sends them a message of support and solidarity.

 

 

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