Rashida Tlaib condemns Israel's detention of hunger striker

Rashida Tlaib says 'Israel alone' responsible for 'dying' Palestinian hunger striker's fate

The Palestinian-American congresswoman added her voice to the condemnation of Israel's use of detention without trial or charge as a Palestinian prisoner entered his 141st day on hunger strike

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04 January, 2022

Rashida Tlaib, a US congresswoman of Palestinian origin, condemned Israel's detention of Hisham Abu Hawash [Getty]

Palestinian-American Congresswoman condemned 's administrative detention of Palestinian hunger striker , stating she holds the Israeli government responsible for his health.

Abu Hawash, 40, entered his 141st day on hunger strike on Tuesday, held to protest his detention by Israel without charge or trial. His family has told �� that his condition is .

His condition has sparked international concern and demands for his release, including from Tlaib.

"The gov't of alone is responsible for this situation and [Abu Hawash's] health and safety," Tlaib said on Monday.

Hisham Abu Hawash - married father of 5, held without a scrap of evidence, trial, or even a court hearing (in violation of int'l law) since October 2020. On hunger strike for 140+ days. The gov't of Israel alone is responsible for this situation and his health and safety.
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken "must demand an end to Israel's practice of holding Palestinians living under apartheid in detention without representation, fair trial, or even a shred of due process in violation of international law and their human rights/liberties", Tlaib said .

Israel uses a policy of administrative detention to hold Palestinians without charge or trial for .

The European Union urged Israel to , saying it was "seriously concerned" by Abu Hawash's condition.