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Palestinian Security Prisoners End Hunger Strike
(Jerusalem Post) Eliyahu Kamisher - Palestinian security prisoners ended a 40-day hunger strike on Saturday when it was agreed that the Palestinian Authority would finance the resumption of a second monthly visit by the prisoners' families. Transportation for two monthly family visits per prisoner previously was paid for by the Red Cross, which cut funding for the second visit a year ago amid budgetary concerns. While PA officials are claiming victory, the Israel Prisons Service said that none of the prisoners' demands were met apart from the visitations.