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Who is Marwan Barghouti and why are so many calling for his release?

One of the names floated as a potential leader of a future Palestinian state is Marwan Barghouti...

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10.20 4 Nov 2025


Who is Marwan Barghouti and why are so many calling for his release?


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10.20 4 Nov 2025


One of the names floated as a potential leader of a future Palestinian state is Marwan Barghouti . A 67 year old currently in Israeli jail following convictions including for murder and membership of a terrorist organisation. But who is Barghouti and why are so many calling for his release? Pat asked Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science.


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