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Israeli Prison Service Says Detainee Tal Yinon Dradik Ate During Alleged Hunger Strike

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First reported by Srugim · Aug 2, 2026

What happened

The Israeli Prison Service says detainee Tal Yinon Dradik has eaten during his detention despite family claims of a full hunger strike and serious health decline. Dradik was hospitalized recently but returned to custody. His family and a private doctor report severe health issues, while the IPS confirms ongoing medical care and denies full hunger strike claims.

01Israeli Prison Service claims Tal Yinon Dradik ate multiple meals during detention.
02Dradik's family insists his health is worsening due to a prolonged hunger strike.
03He was hospitalized recently but returned to prison custody after medical evaluation.
04IPS provides medical care, religious items, and allows Knesset visits to Dradik.
05Dradik was arrested for allegedly violating an administrative order and remains detained despite court rulings.
06He is represented by the legal aid group Honenu and reportedly stopped drinking as well.

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