Did Palestine Action hunger strikers achieve their goals?

Activists demonstrating in support of Palestine Action hunger strikers outside Pentonville prison in London. Photograph: Guy Smallman/Getty Images

As the hunger strike by Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners dragged on, it seemed to be moving towards an inexorable and grim conclusion.

With those taking part steadfast in their demands and ministers refusing to even meet their representatives, it began to seem that only a death might end the protest; and even then it was unclear what the others refusing food would do.