Palestine Action Hunger Strike 2026: Four Activists Reach Critical 50-Day Mark in UK Prisons

Fifty days without food, but their resolve remains firm. Four activists from the proscribed group Palestine Action are pushing their bodies to the limit in UK prisons as of January 1, 2026. While four other members recently ended their protests following hospitalisation, these individuals continue to challenge their detention and the group's legal status.

The 2026 Palestine Action Hunger Strike: Key Figures and Demands

The strikers are being held on remand following high-profile actions at Elbit Systems facilities and an RAF base. According to Al Jazeera, their five primary demands include immediate bail, fair trials, an end to communication censorship, the de-proscription of their organization, and the shutdown of Israeli arms factories in the UK.

• Heba Muraisi (31): On day 60 of her strike at HMP New Hall. Her family reports significant medical negligence and isolation from her support network in London.
• Kamran Ahmed (28): A mechanic who has lost 14kg and has been hospitalised four times since November.
• Teuta Hoxha (29): Currently on day 54. Supporters indicate she suffers from heart palpitations and deteriorating memory.
• Lewie Chiaramello (22): Despite having Type 1 diabetes, he has been fasting intermittently for 28 days to protest his detention without medical supervision.

Legal Controversy and Proscription

The UK government’s decision to label Palestine Action a terrorist organization on July 2, 2025, remains a flashpoint. While the group has caused significant property damage—estimated at over $10m—critics argue the 'terrorist' label is a misuse of power meant to silence political dissent. More than 1,600 arrests have been made under these powers in the latter half of 2025.