Supporters of Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned for his role in deadly Second Intifada attacks, sought to place his likeness among Britain's historic leaders in a symbolic London protest.
Marwan Barghouti is the only person popular enough to unify the Palestinian factions under the Palestinian Authority in postwar Gaza and the West Bank. Yes, he's a convicted murderer – but the alternative is Hamas
Marwan Barghouti is the only person popular enough to unify the Palestinian factions under the Palestinian Authority in postwar Gaza and the West Bank. Yes, he's a convicted murderer – but the alternative is Hamas
Long seen as a successor to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Marwan Barghouti is serving five life sentences in Israel for murder. Hamas has specifically asked for his release in a potential hostage-prisoner swap. Is Barghouti a unifying pragmatist or a terrorist mastermind?