More than 100 Palestinian prisoners hold the thirteenth consecutive day of their hunger strike in protest against their administrative detention in Israeli prisons

More than 100 Palestinian prisoners hold the thirteenth consecutive day of their hunger strike in protest against their administrative detention in Israeli prisons.

According to the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS), 120 Palestinian inmates began the open-ended hunger strike on April 24, demanding an end to their illegal detention.

The PPS added that nearly 90 striking prisoners, held at the Negev detention facility and Ramla Prison, were placed in solitary confinement.

A number of the strikers were also reportedly taken to a hospital due to their deteriorating health condition.

Most of the striking prisoners are elderly and many of them suffer from different health problems.

The PPS further said that more detainees intend to join the strike as part of a coordinated move. The prisoners say the protest action will continue until the Israeli regime ends their illegitimate detention.