Three Palestine Action protesters end their hunger strike

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondentJanuary 14, 2026 at 10:04 PM

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Three Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners ended their hunger strike after the UK government decided not to award a £2 billion contract to Elbit Systems UK, an Israeli arms company subsidiary. Four others who had paused their protest chose not to resume it. The prisoners, awaiting trial for protest-related offenses, were demanding the closure of Elbit Systems, a key goal of Palestine Action. Prisoners for Palestine stated that the government's decision, along with a meeting between prison healthcare leaders and prisoner representatives, fulfilled a key demand. While most have begun refeeding, one prisoner, Umar Khalid, is continuing his hunger strike. Prisoners for Palestine highlighted a surge in individuals signing up for direct action against the military-industrial complex following the protest.

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Teuta Hoxha 40% United Kingdom ×250% Ministry of Defence 50% Ministry of Justice 50% Kieran Doherty 60% Umar Khalid 60% Kamran Ahmed 60% Lewie Chiaramello 60% Heba Muraisi 70% Prisoners for Palestine ×380% Elbit Systems UK ×380% Palestine Action ×590%

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hunger strike 100% palestine action 90% elbit systems uk 80% israeli arms company 70% prisoners for palestine 60% protest 60% ministry of defence 50% prison conditions 50% contract 40%