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Photo essay - 20th day of the Battle of the Empty Stomachs

Photo essay - 20th day of the Battle of the Empty Stomachs in Al Jundy

On the 20th day of the Battle of Empty Stomachs, Al Jundy Square of the Unknown Soldier in Gaza City has become a small city of support. Besides the growing numbers camping out here on hunger strike or in their support, there is a constant flow of people coming through to show their support, perform, watch, speak, listen, dance, or just talk. The common thread is an absolute determination not to give up until Israel meets its obligations under international law, and agrees to the prisoners' demands.


hunger-striking.


mothers


from every faction


support their sons



Doctors check the ailing
.

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while young people entertain with dance



and poetry



watch from the sidelines



or show their support



Give up - Never!

ends

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