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It's unclear why he was targeted. He never faced criminal charges. He faces none now. His permits are in order. He's never been involved in politics. He belongs to no political party.
He's an athlete. He's one of Palestine's youngest ever footballers. He joined the team at age 14. He was arrested en route to a match.
His treatment may be Israel's way to discredit Palestine's team without a nation. Release depended on his celebrity, worldwide attention, and willingness to die for justice.
Israel falsely connects him with Islamic Jihad. Their members are freedom fighters, not terrorists.
Lawyer Mohammad Jaberein represents Sarsak. After 92 days without food, he announced the deal. On July 10, he'll be released.
On Monday, in the presence of Israel Prison Service (IPS) officials and Jaberein, he broke his fast by eating a piece of chocolate.
On June 14, he agreed to ingest milk for a few days until Israel's High Court reviewed his case. Palestinian Minister for Prisoners Affairs Issa Qarari confirmed it.
Throughout his fast, he received occasional intravenous drips. Hundreds of Palestinian hunger strikers accepted a May 14 deal. He rejected it.
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