Marwan Barghouti

The Barghouti ‘myth’: Why Palestinians still want a leader they barely know - interview

Asked how it was possible that a man with limited communication to the Palestinian people could enjoy such popularity, Milshtein explained that it was his absence that allowed his popularity to grow.

A Palestinian man walks past graffiti showing Palestinian political prisoner Marwan Barghouti in Bethlehem, West Bank.
MARWAN BARGHOUTI is tightly guarded as he leaves a hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in 2012. He played a leading role in organizing and directing terrorist attacks during the Second Intifada, the writer asserts.

Why is Hollywood campaigning to free convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti? - opinion

YASSER ABBAS attends the results announcement of Fatah’s Eighth General Conference, in Ramallah, May 18.

The world is watching Israel’s election while ignoring the Palestinian one - opinion

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Marvel stars join campaign to free Barghouti, but ignore his victims - opinion


April 1: Two-way deal

In the haredi media, one finds zero coverage of what goes on outside its four cubits except as to cast aspersions and vilify non-haredim.

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Marwan Barghouti calls for new revolt against Israel

"Launch of large-scale resistance at this stage serves cause of our people," Bargouti says on 10th year in jail.

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Analysis: Barghouti's message challenges PA

Palestinian prisoner's message to PA leadership not so different than those made by Abbas's critics, rivals in Hamas.

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Group requests probe of Barghouti 'incitement'

Legal Forum requests A-G investigation: Barghouti's appeal for "large-scale resistance" against Israel is "a call for intifada."

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Barghouti calls for new revolt against Israel

"Launch of large-scale resistance at this stage serves cause of our people," Bargouti says on 10th year in jail.

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Barghouti refuses to testify in US civil suit

Former Fatah leader, PA and PLO sued by family of US terror victim Esther Klieman.

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Death of peace process means opportunity for new ideas

The entire world knows what Israel doesn’t want. The time has come for Israel to state clearly what, exactly, it does want.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and PA President Abbas 311 (R)

Israel, PA agree to meet again next week

Before meeting in Jordan, Abbas warns of "hard measures" if Israel doesn't accept the PA's demands.

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'PA gives 'borders and security' positions to Israel'

First direct meeting between Israel and the Palestinians in over a year ends in Amman; Jordanian foreign minister says he "doesn't want to raise expectations but dialogue shouldn't be discounted."

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Barghouti disappointed with prisoner swap

Hamas initially insisted the Fatah leader be included in the exchange, but later abandoned the demand.

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