Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said that the health condition of prisoner Hisham Abu Hawash after 138 days of an open hunger strike is critical, and he needs specialized medical follow-up.

The Red Cross confirmed, in a statement that Roya received a copy of, that there is grave concern about the deteriorating health condition of Abu Hawash.

The Red Cross explained that from a medical perspective, Abu Hawash is in critical condition, and there is concern about the potentially irreversible medical consequences that could lead to the loss of life.

The organization stressed that "the dignity of all detainees must be preserved and treated humanely."