Pro-Palestine hunger strikers have now outlasted Bobby Sands

The article reports that three prisoners in England are on hunger strike and that Heba Muraisi has been without food for about 69 days, surpassing Bobby Sands’ 66-day strike; officials say the government is following rules and procedures and the next step is undetermined at this time.

Three prisoners in English prisons are reported to be refusing food as part of a protest. The article says one hunger striker, Heba Muraisi, has now gone about 69 days without food, longer than Bobby Sands’ 66 days in 1981. Medical sources cited in the article describe the strikers as medically deteriorating and say some have been given hospital treatment. The government was asked about the situation in Parliament and said it is following rules and procedures. Known details: - Heba Muraisi is reported to have been without food for about 69 days, according to the article. - Two other named strikers are Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello, and a fourth prisoner recently ended her strike. - The article reports the strikers have been drinking water and homemade electrolyte solutions and that some have required hospital treatment; physicians quoted described them as being at a critical stage. - Officials quoted in the article said the government is following established rules and procedures; a specific next legal or procedural step is not stated. Summary: The article describes hunger strikes that have reached medically serious stages and drawn public and political attention. Officials say existing rules and procedures are being followed. The strikers have made specific demands, including requests related to bail and other political aims, as reported. Undetermined at this time.