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AD's permitted only "in time of public emergency which threatens the life of the nation," and only for the shortest possible time.
Israel uses it indiscriminately. Hundreds are imprisoned this way. AD should never substitute for customary criminal proceedings, except during short-term emergency conditions.
Adnan's one of hundreds of victims. After Friday prayers, thousands rallied supportively for him in Gaza. Crowds chanted, "We are all Khader Adnan." Hundreds also demonstrated in Jenin and other West Bank cities and towns. So did hundreds more in Israeli prisons.
Islamic Jihad (IJ) said his death won't go unnoticed. It promised to respond violently if he dies and continue resisting. IJ leader Nafez Azzam accused Arab states and Western powers of ignoring him, saying:
"Shame on the nations of hundreds of millions (of Muslims) for the fact that Khader Adnan is still in prison."
An IDF spokesman lied saying Adnan "threaten(ed) regional security." In fact, he owns a bakery, fruit and vegetable shop. Calling himself a local leader, he served as Islamic Jihad's spokesman. He committed no violence or other crimes.
Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said:
"The Palestinian people, with all its components and its factions, will never abandon the hero prisoners, especially those who lead this hunger strike battle."
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel said his health remains at risk even if he starts eating because his system's acclimated to no food.
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