Three individuals who were part of Palestine Action have decided to end their 73-day hunger strike, stating that one of their main demands has been met. Kamran Ahmed, Heba Muraisi, and Lewie Chiaramello made the announcement after learning that defense contractor Elbit Systems UK had been denied a significant government contract worth £2 billion, which would have involved training 60,000 British troops annually.
Heba Muraisi, aged 31, had gone without food for 73 days and was being held at HMP New Hall, far from her loved ones. Her health had deteriorated rapidly, prompting discussions among MPs about potentially relocating her to HMP Bronzefield for closer proximity to her family.
Kamran Ahmed, who had gone without food for 66 days and required hospitalization six times, was diagnosed with bradycardia. His sister criticized the government, particularly Prime Minister Keir Starmer, expressing disappointment and emphasizing his background as a former human rights lawyer.
Lewie Chiaramello, who has type 1 diabetes, was following an alternate-day fasting routine as part of his hunger strike.
A recent report by the Mirror highlighted a statement from MP Zarah Sultana regarding Teuta Hoxha, who ended her 58-day hunger strike but is now dealing with re-feeding syndrome, a potentially fatal condition caused by prolonged fasting.
Elbit Systems UK, a subsidiary of Israel’s largest arms manufacturer, has faced ongoing criticism from activists for its involvement in producing weaponry used against Palestinians in Gaza.
Elbit Systems UK, a key contender for the £2 billion contract to train soldiers for combat, lost to a consortium led by Raytheon UK, a subsidiary of a US defense corporation, according to a Ministry of Defence insider. The decision was reportedly made after a thorough evaluation process, with Raytheon deemed the superior choice.
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