UN Concerned About Palestinian Journalist on Hunger Strike in Israel Jail

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised concerns about Palestinian journalist Mohammed Al-Qeeq, who has been on a hunger strike for more than two months in an Israeli jail. Al-Qeeq is protesting being held without trial or specific charges. His health has deteriorated so much that Israeli authorities decided to force feed him. Israel's Supreme Court is scheduled to rule Thursday on whether to release the 33-year old journalist. Detention law Al-Qeeq is...

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