Defense Minister Israel Katz held a lengthy meeting Friday with administrative detainee Yanon Dardik, who is on a hunger strike, to ensure his condition does not become life-threatening, according to Amit Segal (N12). Katz offered house arrest at a friend's home, but Dardik refused. The meeting took place amid a petition by Knesset members calling for Dardik's release.
Defense Minister Israel Katz held a prolonged meeting with administrative detainee Yanon Dardik at the detention facility, according to a report by Amit Segal (N12). The purpose of the meeting, sources close to Dardik told Segal, was to ensure that his hunger strike does not become life-threatening. During the meeting, Katz offered house arrest at a friend's home, but Dardik refused.
The meeting took place amid a petition by Knesset members calling for Dardik's release. As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, the meeting occurred on Friday.
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