Who are the Palestine Action supporters on hunger strike?

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"Palestine Action activists who have been on hunger strike for months while awaiting trial for alleged break-ins or criminal damage are dying, according to a doctor. Dr James Smith, a qualified emergency physician who is a lecturer at University College London, said the group need specialist medical help, as politicians have urged the government to intervene, with some of the eight prisoners, who began the action in protest at being held in custody while awaiting trial, have been taken to hospital."

"Four of the group are accused of playing roles in the break-in to an Israeli-linked defence firm in 2024 and are due to go on trial in May next year at the earliest. The other four are accused of breaking into RAF Brize Norton in June, where it is alleged they caused millions of pounds worth of damage to two military jets."

An independent news outlet emphasizes unrestricted reporting without paywalls and relies on donations to fund on-the-ground journalists covering reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Donations support investigative work, documentaries, and sending reporters to speak to both sides of stories. Palestine Action activists have been on a prolonged hunger strike while awaiting trial for alleged break-ins or criminal damage, and a doctor reports some are dying and need specialist medical care. Four activists face charges over a 2024 break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm, and four are accused of damaging military jets at RAF Brize Norton. The group was later banned under terrorism legislation, making membership or support a criminal offence; the hunger strikers deny the charges and have been denied bail.

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