Israeli Prison Service Denies Full Hunger Strike by Detainee Tal Yinon Dradik
The Israeli Prison Service (IPS) has stated that detainee Tal Yinon Dradik is not on a full hunger strike, contradicting claims by his lawyers and family. According to IPS sources, Dradik has consumed several meals during his detention, including challah bread and fish, and occasionally eats, though not daily. They also noted he had a full Friday meal and drinks fluids daily. Dradik was recently hospitalized for medical evaluation and returned to IPS custody after the examination. A prison-appointed doctor conducts daily medical checks on him.
In contrast, Dradik's brother, Idan, rejected the IPS claims, asserting that Tal was taken to Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital last Tuesday, with documentation and visits from Knesset members and a doctor. Idan reported that Tal lost 11 kilograms, dropping to 67 kilograms, and suffered fainting spells, liver damage, and other injuries. This dispute highlights ongoing concerns about Dradik's health amid his detention.
The situation remains under close medical supervision, with conflicting reports about the detainee's condition and the extent of his hunger strike.
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