Israel rearrests hunger-striking Palestinian

By Qais Abu Samra

JENIN, West Bank (AA) – Israeli forces on Monday rearrested a Palestinian man, who was set free a few months ago after he ended his 55-day long hunger strike at an Israeli prison, according to a Palestinian leader.

“Israeli forces detained Adnan Khader from his home in the West Bank city of Jenin and took him to an undisclosed location,” Gaafar Ezzeddin, a leader of Islamic Jihad group, told Anadolu Agency.

The arrest comes amid tension across the Palestinian territories over a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump last week to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Khader, 37, had drawn international attention in May when he launched a 55-day long hunger strike to protest his imprisonment under Israel’s policy of administrative detention.

He was later set free after reaching an agreement with Israeli authorities for his release.

Under the policy of administrative detention, prisoners can be held without trial for periods ranging from six months to one year.

Israeli forces frequently raid Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank and detain local Palestinians, claiming they are "wanted" by Israeli security agencies.

Over 6,500 Palestinians are currently languishing in prisons throughout the self-proclaimed Jewish state, according to official Palestinian figures.