Summary
Palestinian groups are worried about the safety of Marwan Barghouti, a jailed political figure, following allegations of torture by Israeli guards. His son, Qassam, shared these claims online, but later retracted the post as he sought more information. The Israeli Prison Service denies these allegations, calling them false.
Key Facts
- Marwan Barghouti is a well-known Palestinian political leader imprisoned in Israel since 2002.
- His son, Qassam, claimed on social media that Barghouti had been tortured by Israeli guards, then deleted the post to seek confirmation.
- The Israeli Prison Service stated that the torture allegations are not true and accused them of being propaganda.
- The Palestinian Prisoner's Society condemned the alleged treatment, calling it intimidation.
- Influential figures and Barghouti's family have launched an international campaign to secure his release.
- The Palestinian presidency blames the Israeli government for the safety of Barghouti and other Palestinian prisoners.
- Barghouti is serving five life sentences on charges related to attacks during the second Intifada, which he denies.
