Ramallah, February 20 (RHC)-- A Palestinian prisoner being held in Israel without charges or trial is on his 65th day of a hunger strike.  Khader Adnan has refused to eat since he was arrested in mid-December.  Doctors warn that he is at immediate risk of death.

In a video posted on-line Sunday, Khader Adnan can be heard yelling from his hospital room, saying: "The strike continues until there’s dignity and freedom."

Adnan is being held under so-called "administrative detention," which means Israel can detain him indefinitely without trial or charge.  Randa Adnan, Khader’s wife, told reporters that "his health situation is getting worse, but his morale is strong and he believes this situation will end with his victory."

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