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Demonstration in Ramallah in support of Sarsak, today (Ahmad Al-Bazz / Activestills)

Deal reached to free hunger striking athlete Mahmoud Sarsak

Mahmoud Sarsak’s lawyer has confirmed reports that a deal has been struck with Israel, prompting his release and putting an end to 92 days of hunger strike. Mohammad Jabarin, lawyer of hunger striking Palestinian national football team’s midfielder Mahmoud Sarsak, has told Ma’an news agency that Sarsak will be released from prison on July 10,…

By Haggai Matar June 18, 2012

Demonstration for the release of Sarsak, Nablus (Ahmad Al-Bazz / Activestills)

Eric Cantona, FIFA head demand release of Palestinian footballer

Manchester United’s ‘King Eric’ Cantona and FIFA President Sepp Blatter call upon Israel to release Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Sarsak, now on his 91st day of hunger strike. An Israeli conscientious objector in military prison has joined the Palestinian hunger strike in solidarity. [UPDATE: BREAKING: Israel to free hunger striking footballer Mahmoud Sarsak] The world renowned…

By Haggai Matar June 17, 2012

Poster for the release of Mahmoud Sarsak

Hunger striking Palestinian footballer at risk of death

Mahmoud Sarsak, midfielder for the Palestinian national football team, has been on hunger strike for 82 days in protest of his detention without trial. Physicians for Human Rights has expressed “grave concern for his life.” Sarsak (25) is a resident of the Rafah refugee camp and a prominent player in the Palestinian national football team.…

By Haggai Matar June 8, 2012

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