Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family says
The Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".
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""He's someone who represents hope for unity, for democratic renewal, for a better future for the Palestinian people.""
— Arab Barghouti , Activist
Key People
Arab Barghouti is Marwan Barghouti's son who speaks out regarding his father's situation in prison.
Ben Marmarelli is Marwan Barghouti's Israeli lawyer who reported the alleged assaults on Barghouti.
Itamar Ben-Gvir is the National Security Minister of Israel.
Marwan Barghouti is a prominent Palestinian prisoner and leader popular among Palestinians.
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The Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".
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