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In other words, Israel's highest judicial authority defers to lawless state policy. Palestinian prisoners society head Qaddura Fares accused the court of being politically motivated, saying:
"The court knows the gravity of (the) status and health (of Bilal and Thaer), but it has decided to reject their petition. This court is a tool of" Israel's security services. Justice is sacrificed for them.
Palestinians are harmed most. Bilal, Thaer and other hunger strikers may die. Let 'em, the court ruled.
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