RAMALLAH (Ma'an) -- Jailed hunger striker Samer Issawi has stopped drinking water after refusing food for 188 days, the Palestinian Prisoners Society said Tuesday.
A PPS lawyer visited Issawi in Israel's al-Ramle prison clinic and said the prisoner has stopped drinking water and taking vitamins, and is boycotting all medical tests.
A doctor has informed Issawi that his heart could stop at any time if he stops drinking, the lawyer said in a statement. Issawi is suffering cramps and numbness and his weight has dropped to 47 kgs, the lawyer added.
Issawi thanked his supporters inside Palestine and internationally for their solidarity.
The prisoners society called on all Palestinians to intensify their efforts to support hunger strikers.
On Monday, Palestinian Knesset member Ahmad Tibi visited Issawi and said his health condition was critical.
From a wheelchair, Issawi told Tibi he was determined to continue his strike. more
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