Marwan Barghouti

On This Day: Yasser Arafat, PNC, announce Palestinian Declaration of Independence in Algiers

November 15 is also the birthday of Arafat's successor as PA leader, Mahmoud Abbas, who was born in Safed during the British Mandate in 1935.

Yasser Arafat raises his hand as he declares an independent Palestinian state during the PNC meeting in Algiers. November 15, 1988.
 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir argues with MK Ahmad Tibi during a Home committee meeting at the Knesset. October 15, 2024.

Israeli court hears petition to guarantee access to security prisoners by MKs

Israeli soldiers walk out from a tunnel underneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis at the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing ground operation of the Israeli army against Hamas, June 8, 2025.

More Palestinians support Oct. 7 massacre now than five months earlier, recent poll finds

Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti gestures before the start of a deliberation at Jerusalem Magistrate's court, January 25, 2012

Barghouti’s son contacted Trump for Fatah leader's release, family tells BBC Persian


Trump has crossed a line in interfering in Israel's affairs, ex-Israeli diplomat says

"The nature of the relationship between Israel and the United States is asymmetrical; we are kind of a 'client state,'" he explained.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump embrace on the Knesset plenum, October 13, 2025.

Israel will lose US support if it annexes West Bank, US Pres. Donald Trump warns in Time interview

When asked about the possibility of Marwan Barghouti being a top candidate to lead a Palestinian state, Trump said that it is his "question of the day," and that he'll "be making a decision."

US President Donald Trump's TIME Magazine cover on the background of Israeli soldiers operating in the West Bank

Ben-Gvir denies claim Marwan Barghouti beaten in prison, but 'proud' of worsening conditions

Qatari outlet Al-Araby TV reported, citing a Palestinian source, that Barghouti was "beaten and assaulted" as he was being transferred between Israeli security prisons.

Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti gestures before the start of a deliberation at Jerusalem Magistrate's court, January 25, 2012

Who are the four high-profile prisoners Hamas wants freed in the hostage talks? - explainer

Who are Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Sa’adat, Ibrahim Hamed, and Abbas al-Sayed?

 MARWAN BARGHOUTI is brought into court by police for his judgment hearing in May 2004, at which he was convicted on five counts of murder in terrorist attacks.

Palestinian Authority accuses Ben-Gvir of provocation after threatening Barghouti in prison

Reports have indicated that Hamas demanded the release of Barghouti throughout ceasefire-hostage deal negotiations, hoping that such a move would reignite support for Hamas.

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is escorted in handcuffs by police into Jerusalem Magistrates Court in 2012.

Shin Bet opposes MK's visit to imprisoned terrorist Marwan Barghouti

At the core of the Shin Bet position is a fundamental objection to enhancing Barghouti’s status.

 MARWAN BARGHOUTI is brought into court by police for his judgment hearing in May 2004, at which he was convicted on five counts of murder in terrorist attacks.

'We won't forget nor forgive': Israel releases 369 prisoners wearing sweatshirt with message

One of the security prisoners released is Mazen al-Qadi, who was convicted of being involved in a 2002 terror attack in Tel Aviv during the Second Intifada.

 Security prisoners released on Saturday 15 February 2025 in exchange for three hostages abducted by Hamas.

'I'm the political echelon': Ben-Gvir reiterates opposition to Tibi, Barghouti meeting

Ben-Gvir made the remarks at Israel's Supreme Court, where he attended a hearing on a petition filed by Tibi which requests members of Knesset to be allowed to meet with security prisoners. 

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on September 11, 2024

Hamas demands release of Marwan Barghouti in hostage deal - report

Mediators, including the US, reportedly expressed support for Barghouti's release.

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is escorted in handcuffs by police into Jerusalem Magistrates Court in 2012.

Terrorist Marwan Barghouti could be released by Israel in hostage deal - report

Yahya Sinwar discussed the proposed deal through Hamas representatives for the first time on Friday, saying it was the closest offer yet to the terrorist organization's demands.

 MARWAN BARGHOUTI is brought into court by police for his judgment hearing in May 2004, at which he was convicted on five counts of murder in terrorist attacks.

Arafat’s next successor another reason why a Palestinian state will be a disaster - opinion

The immediate release of terrorists incarcerated by Israel has remained a repeated demand by Hamas and recently, it added Barghouti to the list of those who must be freed.

 MARWAN BARGHOUTI addresses the media in the Tel Aviv District Court, in 2002, shouting in Hebrew: ‘The Intifada will win.’ A convicted mass murderer, Barghouti has been jailed since 2002, the writer notes.