Writers declare solidarity with prisoners on hunger strike for Palestine

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 12, 2026 at 02:10 PM

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Dozens of global writers and scholars, including Naomi Klein and Sally Rooney, have signed a declaration of solidarity with hunger-striking prisoners from the Palestine Action group in the United Kingdom. The protest, which began in November 2025, involves activists Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed, Lewie Chiaramello and Umer Khalid who are refusing food to demand bail, a fair trial, and the reversal of Palestine Action's designation as a terrorist organization. The prisoners are being held for alleged involvement in break-ins at Elbit Systems and an RAF base, charges they deny. They are also calling for the closure of all Elbit sites in the UK and an end to censorship inside prison. Several other participants have ended their hunger strikes due to health concerns.

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Umer Khalid 60% Heba Muraisi 60% Kamran Ahmed 60% Lewie Chiaramello 60% George Monbiot 70% Naomi Klein 70% Sally Rooney 70% Angela Davis 70% Judith Butler 70% Elbit Systems ×280% UK ×480% Palestine Action ×390%

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hunger strike 100% palestine action 90% prisoner solidarity 80% elbit systems 70% uk government 60% censorship 50% fair trial 50% israeli defence firm 40% activists 40%

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