Palestinian hunger striker Khader Adnan dies in Israeli prison
Al JazeeraNov 26, 2022
The Facts
On Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza reportedly agreed to a ceasefire after a night of violence was prompted by the death of a Palestinian hunger striker in Israeli custody.
According to a report from Reuters quoting Palestinian officials, the "reciprocal and simultaneous" ceasefire was established via diplomatic efforts by officials from Egypt, Qatar, and the UN.
The Spin
Pro-Palestine narrative
Israel's brutal occupation, which strips Palestinians of their rights, is primarily responsible for violence in the holy land. The international community can no longer turn a blind eye to Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners like Adnan, and it must immediately protect Palestinians in Israel's prisons, or their deaths may become the ultimate symbol of non-violent resistance.
Pro-Israel narrative
Israel has continually made clear its desire to live in peace, and explained that the blame for violence sits squarely with Palestinian terror groups — the country will not stand by and allow terrorists to freely target Israeli civilians. The international community must not ignore the reality that Adnan belonged to the terrorist PIJ and that, while tragic, his death was self-inflicted. Israel cannot be blackmailed by terrorists who attempt to use hunger strikes as leverage to force their release.
