The military wing of Islamic Jihad, the al-Quds Brigades, said Friday afternoon that it would attack Israel if detainee Mohammed Allaan, who has been on a hunger strike for 59 days, dies. "If he dies, we will respond with force and put an end to our commitment to maintaining calm," said a statement.
Allan lost consciousness Friday morning and suffered convulsions and hallucinations. Consequently, doctors began resuscitation and artificial respiration.