Israel mulls force-feeding Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike
2015-07-28
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This week, Israel is considering whether to force-feed Palestinian prisoners, held without trial or charge, who are using hunger strikes as a weapon of protest. This follows the release of Palestinian activist Khader Adnan after he refused to eat for 56 days.
Also, Turkey steps up its fight against the Islamic State group and takes measures to secure its border with Syria. Our correspondents travelled to two villages on the border, where locals accuse Ankara of not doing enough to provide security.
Finally, we see how the French Riviera is getting ready for some big-spending tourists. With street advertising in Arabic and car rental firms hiring women, the red carpets are being rolled out for Saudi holidaymakers.
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