Did Palestine Action hunger strikers achieve their goals?
Their cause drew global attention and they influenced a £2bn defence contract decision but some key demands were not metThree Palestine Action protesters end their hunger strikeAs the hunger strike by Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners dragged on, it seemed to be moving towards an inexorable...
<p>Their cause drew global attention and they influenced a £2bn defence contract decision but some key demands were not met</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/14/three-palestine-action-protesters-end-their-hunger-strike">Three Palestine Action protesters end their hunger strike</a></p></li></ul><p>As the hunger strike by Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners dragged on, it seemed to be moving towards an <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/12/hunger-striker-heba-muraisi-linked-palestine-action">inexorable and grim conclusion</a>.</p><p>With those taking part steadfast in their demands and ministers refusing to even meet their representatives, it began to seem that only a death might end the protest; and even then it was unclear what the others refusing food would do.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/15/did-palestine-action-hunger-strikers-achieve-their-goals">Continue reading...</a>
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