Hunger striker Hiba Labadi’s health at critical stage

RAMALLAH, October 31, 2019 (WAFA) — The Palestinian Commission for Detainees and Ex-Detainees warned today of the deteriorating health of administrative detainee, Hiba Labadi, a Jordanian citizen who has been on hunger strike for 38 days in protest against her administrative detention without charge or trial.

The commission in a statement said Labadi is transferred almost daily to the Israeli Bnai Zion Medical Center due to the severe deterioration in her health. Labadi, who has lost more than 10 kilograms since she began her hunger strike, suffers from difficulty to swallow water, severe stomach aches, severe dehydration, low blood sugar, and is currently at risk of developing heart complications.

However, and despite Labadi’s deteriorating health condition, she is kept with her hands and legs tied to the bed.

Labadi was arrested upon her arrival at Allenby Bridge crossing with Jordan on her way into the West Bank and has been on hunger strike since then protesting her torture by the Shin Bet, and detention.

Three other Palestinian administrative detainees in Israel remain on hunger strike against their long incarceration without charge or trial, and currently suffer from a significant deterioration in their health.

Ismail Ali has been on hunger strike for 100 days, Ahmad Zahran for 40 days, and Musab Hindi for 38 days.