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He and Al-Barq now share the same cell. It measures about 1.5 by 1.8 meters. It's windowless with no ventilation. It's too tiny to accommodate wheelchairs both men need for virtually all daily activities.
Both men protested. In response, guards beat them. PHR-I's doctor said they refuse vitamins, minerals and other treatment. They call it a last resort against humiliation and violence.
Since Ramadan began on July 20, they only drink water at night. They also refuse blood tests during the period. IPS officials denied PHR-I's request to examine both men privately. Doing so violates Israeli Patients Rights Law.
PHR-I's doctor said both men were fully conscious when he visited. Al-Barq suffers weakness and general pain. He received emergency Assaf Harofeh Hospital treatment for a slow pulse.
He was released with no recommendation for further care. He's slowly dying but hospital authorities didn't care.
Safadi suffers from vertigo. Attempting to stand especially affects him. He also experiences pain on his left side and rib cage.
PHR-I's doctor expects their health to keep deteriorating. Their condition requires close monitoring and attention. He also said regular examinations are needed by "impartial" doctors with no restrictions such as court orders.
Two other Palestinian political prisoners also refuse food. As of August 10, Ayman Sharawna and Samer Al-Issawi are on days 40 and 9 respectively. Both were released in last October's Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal. They were then lawlessly re-arrested.
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