Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza’s post-Hamas rule

Wife of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti appeals to Trump for his release

Barghouti has been imprisoned in Israel since 2002, after being convicted of planning attacks that killed five people, and he has been held in solitary confinement since October 2023.

US considers asking Israel to free Fatah chief to fill leadership vacuum in Gaza

US president Donald Trump is suggesting he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader, as the United States aims to fill a leadership vacuum in post-war Gaza.

Trump mulls pushing for release of ‘Palestinian Nelson Mandela’

Barghouti was not among prisoners Israel agreed to release this month in exchange for hostages despite Hamas officials reportedly calling for his freedom.

Marwan Barghouti Is Not Your Guy

Once again, the idea of Israel freeing Marwan Barghouti, currently serving life terms for his role in deadly terrorism, is gaining purchase. Barghouti, say these dreamers, would unite the Palestinian

Ben Gvir Says No To Trump When It Comes To Releasing This Terrorist

The cabinet meeting that took place after the publication of US President Donald Trump’s interview with TIME magazine included a heated confrontation between National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer. The confrontation revolved around Ben-Gvir’s public response to Trump’s comments regarding the possible release of terrorist Marwan Barghouti. Ben Gvir posted the following on X after the content of Trump…

Wife of Imprisoned Palestinian Leader Marwan Barghouti Urges Trump to Approve His Release

The wife of imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has urged Donald Trump to push for her husband’s release after the U.S. President said he would “make a decision” on the matter. “Mr. President, a genuine partner awaits you—one who can help fulfill the dream we share of just and lasting peace in the region,” Fadwa Barghouti said in a statement to TIME. “For the sake of freedom for the Palestinian people and peace for all future generati…