Israel refuses to allow Al-Qeeq’s family to visit

The Israeli authorities refused to allow the family of journalist Muhammad Al-Qeeq, who has been on hunger strike for 87 days, from visiting him today in Afula Hospital citing security concerns.

Hamam Al-Qeeq, Muhammad’s brother, told the Anadolu Agency that official Palestinian parties informed them that all efforts are being made to secure the family’s visit to see the hunger striker. However, these efforts have not been successful thus far due to security restrictions imposed by Israeli security authorities.

Hamam called on international parties to intervene in order to secure a visit to his brother.

“Yesterday, Muhammad asked that his family be permitted to visit him in Israel’s Afula Hospital after his health severely deteriorated, as he may die at any moment,” Hamam said.

In a press release, Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah said: “Great efforts are being made by the national authority with various parties to allow Al-Qeeq’s family to visit as soon as possible.” He held Israeli completely responsible for the prisoner’s life.

Al-Qeeq began his hunger strike on 25 November 2015 after he was held by Israel on administrative detention.

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