Palestinian leader Barghouti endures ‘violent’ assaults in Israeli prisons
Summary
Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has experienced several violent assaults in Israeli prisons recently, raising concerns about his safety. He is serving multiple life sentences in Israel and has been badly injured during these attacks, according to his lawyer and supporters.Key Facts
- Marwan Barghouti is a prominent Palestinian leader serving five life sentences in Israeli prisons since 2002.
- He was reportedly assaulted three times between March and April while held in different Israeli prisons.
- In one assault on April 8, Barghouti was severely beaten in Ganot Prison and denied medical care.
- Earlier, guards attacked him during a prison transfer and forced him to lie on the floor while a dog attacked him.
- Barghouti is seen as a key figure in Palestinian politics and unity across different groups.
- Despite harsh treatment, he remains mentally alert and follows events outside prison.
- Israel has refused to release him during recent prisoner exchange talks with Hamas.
- A new Israeli law allowing the death penalty for certain Palestinians has increased fears for prisoners like Barghouti.
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