Israeli media says Egyptian officials warned that the situation in the West Bank could head toward an escalation if "Tel Aviv" continues carrying out military operations.
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A Palestinian prisoner held by Israel said Wednesday an agreement had been reached to release him and that he was therefore ending a hunger strike he began five months ago.
A Palestinian prisoner held by Israel said Wednesday an agreement had been reached to release him and that he was therefore ending a hunger strike he began five months ago.Khalil Awawdeh, a militant from the southern West Bank, has been held without charge by Israel since December and had been refusing food since March, apart from a respite of a few days.The 40-year-old, held in custody in an Israeli hospital, was said to be in critical condition and his life in danger.