Palestinian activist Teuta Hoxha has abruptly ended her 60-day hunger strike after her health began to deteriorate. According to the group Prisoners For Palestine, Hoxha requires immediate hospitalization due to refeeding syndrome, a potentially fatal condition that can occur when nutrition is restarted in a starving person too quickly.
Hoxha had been protesting while held in prison for allegedly participating in break-ins at an Israeli defense company's UK facility and a Royal Air Force base. She was one of eight members of the group Palestine Action on hunger strike in support of their demands, including immediate bail and a fair trial.
While three other hunger strikers are still refusing food, citing diabetic Lewie Chiaramello as an example of those who are not being given adequate treatment. The protesters have made five demands: immediate bail, the right to a fair trial, an end to censorship of their communications, de-proscribing Palestine Action, and closing Elbit Systems factories in the UK.
The British government had previously voted to proscribe Palestine Action as a "terrorist" organization, putting it on the same list as armed groups like al-Qaeda and ISIL. However, the group's supporters are challenging this decision in court.
Since the start of their hunger strike, over 1,600 people have been arrested for allegedly supporting or participating in the protest movement.
Hoxha had been protesting while held in prison for allegedly participating in break-ins at an Israeli defense company's UK facility and a Royal Air Force base. She was one of eight members of the group Palestine Action on hunger strike in support of their demands, including immediate bail and a fair trial.
While three other hunger strikers are still refusing food, citing diabetic Lewie Chiaramello as an example of those who are not being given adequate treatment. The protesters have made five demands: immediate bail, the right to a fair trial, an end to censorship of their communications, de-proscribing Palestine Action, and closing Elbit Systems factories in the UK.
The British government had previously voted to proscribe Palestine Action as a "terrorist" organization, putting it on the same list as armed groups like al-Qaeda and ISIL. However, the group's supporters are challenging this decision in court.
Since the start of their hunger strike, over 1,600 people have been arrested for allegedly supporting or participating in the protest movement.
Man, I'm so relieved Teuta Hoxha is getting medical attention ASAP! It's crazy to think about how fast refeeding syndrome can set in 
. Anyway, I gotta say, it's totally understandable that she and her fellow hunger strikers are fighting for their rights 
. The situation with Palestine Action being proscribed as a terrorist org is super concerning 
... but at least they're pushing back against it 
. And can we talk about the state of freedom of expression in our world right now? It's wild that people are willing to take such drastic measures for their causes 
. On a lighter note, have you heard about the amazing work being done by organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch? They're doing some incredible stuff to support activists and marginalized communities worldwide 
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... it's crazy to think she was doing this for a group of people who are already being targeted by the system. It feels like we're back to the same old story with the Palestinians, protesting and fighting for their rights while facing harsh punishments 
. I mean, 1,600 people arrested just because they're supporting Palestine Action? That's some wild stuff... it reminds me of the Occupy Wall Street days, where we were all feeling the same frustration about economic inequality and social injustice 
. But for real though, Teuta's health is a major concern - refeeding syndrome can be super serious... I hope she gets the help she needs 
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this is just another example of how they're silencing dissenting voices and cracking down on activists... it's so frustrating! 
and now she's having to deal with refeeding syndrome? it's like her body was just sitting around waiting for someone to give in, you know? 
anyway, i'm glad Teuta's okay (for now), but we need to keep pushing for justice and an end to this oppression 
she was on hunger strike for like, what felt like forever, and i could imagine how scary that must've been for her and her supporters 
refeeding syndrome is no joke, it's crazy how fast things can go wrong when nutrition gets restarted too quickly.
i hope the court challenges this decision and gets to the bottom of it.
can we get some medical attention for those still on hunger strike? 
I'm livid that more ppl aren't standing up for Teuta Hoxha! She's risking her life to fight for what she believes in and yet others r suffering just like her but not getting the same level of attention. The fact that diabetic Lewie is being used as an example to discredit them is straight outta Orwellian tactics 
she was doing such a brave thing by fasting in prison to bring attention to the Palestinian cause and now her health is suffering 
it's just heartbreaking that people are still being arrested for supporting Palestine Action, 1,600 ppl? that's crazy 
I'm so relieved to hear that Teuta Hoxha is getting the help she needs! Refeeding syndrome is super scary and I don't think anyone should ever go through it 
. Three of her fellow protesters still refusing food though 
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... can't we all just get along and respect each other's opinions without resorting to arrests and stuff?
. The gov should be doing more to listen to their demands and work towards peace 
This is just crazy! Teuta Hoxha was already fighting for justice and freedom, and now she's being punished even more by her own government? I mean, come on, refeeding syndrome is no joke - it can be super deadly if you don't do it right. I'm glad the doctors got to her in time though.
... Teuta Hoxha just ended her hunger strike after 60 days and now she's gotta deal with refeeding syndrome 
... like, isn't that what happens when you're not eating for ages?! 
... just so much drama 
... it's just not fair that she's being held without bail and then put on trial for something that might be political. I think the British government should reconsider their decision to proscribe Palestine Action, it seems really unfair to label a whole group as terrorists just because they're fighting for their rights 
. I can only imagine how scary and painful it must've been for her to deal with refeeding syndrome 
. The British government should really reconsider its decision to proscribe them as a terrorist organization 
it's not like they're asking for much, just basic human rights.
we need more voices like these protesters to keep pushing for change.