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It spurns them with impunity. Racism is official state policy. So is state terror. Israel is a global menace. It policies threaten humanity.
After two and a half months without food, Akram may have little time left. Israel doesn't care if he lives or dies.
A Final Comment
On June 8, UN Special (Palestinian human rights) Rapporteur Richard Falk expressed deep concern for Mahmoud Sarsak and Akram Rikhawi, saying:
"These individuals are protesting against their detention without charges and are suffering immensely for it."There is no acceptable basis for continuing to hold these persons, and Israel will be responsible if any permanent harm results."
Sarsak was granted released. Akram's ordeal continues.
"If Israeli officials cannot present evidence to support charges against (him), then (he and others uncharged) must be released immediately."
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