Issawi Facing Heart Slowdown Possible Brain Damage: Empty Stomachs Battle

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Samer Issawi, who has been on hunger strike for more than 250 days may die anytime, reported his doctors.
After examining Issawi on Sunday, the doctors reported that his heart rate has slowed to 30 beats per minute, much lower than average, and he faces the distinct possibility of suffering permanent brain damage.
His sister, Shireen Issawi, who is also his lawyer, reported last month that the "Israeli" government tried to negotiate a deal in which her brother would be sent into exile in the Gaza Strip, but he refused the deal.
In a statement, she said, "Same will not accept to be sent into exile especially while "Israeli" is escalating its violations that target the very existence of the Palestinians in their homes and lands."

"This is the determination that Samer carries, from the first day of his strike", she said, "It is either freedom and liberation, or martyrdom". Issawi's hunger strike is the longest among the Palestinian prisoners, and among the longest ever engaged in worldwide.

He has repeatedly stated that he is willing to die for the cause of equal rights for the Palestinian people, and according to his doctors, he will likely die soon.
5 Palestinian Prisoners remain on hunger strike, the longest of which is Samer Issawi who has been on strike since August 1 2012.

Source: News Agencies