A Palestinian boy flies a kite during an event in solidarity with the hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, in the central Gaza Strip June 23, 2014. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Scores of Palestinians on hunger strike suspended their protest against detention without charge by Israel on Wednesday, but an Israeli official denied suggestions there had been any major change of policy in return.
Around 120 Palestinians on so-called "administrative detention" began fasting on April 24, and were eventually joined by another 180 inmates. Around 75 required hospitalisation, fuelling debate in Israel over a proposed force-feeding law.
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