Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.

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  • Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:56:15 UTC.

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