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Israel violates civil and human rights with impunity. Palestinians never got fair treatment, don't now, and won't easily ahead. Israel has contempt for anyone not Jewish. Even many Jews are treated harshly. Imagine how much worse Palestinians fare.
Israel wanted resolution before Nakba Day. Security force violence usually accompanies it. Concern reflected greater public passion if IPS authorities and prisoners remained deadlocked. Whether Israeli concessions match official reports remains very much uncertain.
Addameer was pleased with developments so far. At the same time, it expressed concern that Israel won't implement policy changes.
According to Addameer attorney Ahed Abu Gholmeh, nine hunger strike committee members met Monday. The written agreement contained five main provisions.
Prisoners would resume eating after signing. Long-term isolation will end, including for security reasons. Nineteen isolated prisoners will return to the general prison population within 72 hours. Gazan families will have visitation privileges restored.
Israeli intelligence assures that a committee will be formed to facilitate meetings between the IPS and prisoners. Improving incarceration conditions will be discussed. Details on what this means, if anything, weren't mentioned.
Current administrative detainee terms won't be extended when expire, unless so-called secret evidence is serious. Of course, that's in the eye of the beholder and Israel alone will decide.
"Addameer has observed that Israel has consistently failed to respect the agreements it executes with Palestinians regarding prisoners' issues.""For this reason, it will be essential for all supporters of Palestinian political prisoners to actively monitor the events of the next few months to ensure that this agreement is fully implemented."
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