The longest-ever Palestinian hunger striker has ended his fast after 103 days in exchange for Israel’s pledge to release him five months early. Akram Rikhawi, who reportedly suffers from asthma and diabetes, began his hunger strike in mid-April to demand his release on medical grounds. He had been sentenced to nine years for transporting suicide bombers and was due to be released next June, but he will now be freed in January.
Palestinian Hunger Striker Ends 103-Day Fast
HeadlineJul 27, 2012