Could Palestine's Nelson Mandela be freed soon?
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Published 2024-07-17
Barghouti is Palestine’s best known political prisoner.
He was a leading figure in the first and second intifadas and was secretary-general of Fatah when he was arrested in 2002. He was accused of orchestrating the murder of Israelis, charges which he denied. On his conviction, he was given five life terms in prison.
He’s often compared to Nelson Mandela who was also labelled as a terrorist and imprisoned for decades. He has continued to top opinion polls as a leading candidate to be the next Palestinian president even while in prison.
It has been reported that Hamas has put Barghouti at the top of the list of prisoners it would like to see released in any exchange deal between the group and Israel.
Earlier this month, his son, Arab Barghouti, was in London to raise awareness about the violent treatment his father and other Palestinian prisoners have received since 7 October.
Could his father be the next Palestinian leader? Does he have hope his father will be out soon?
Here’s what he told us.
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All Comments (21)
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Thanks Arab for this inspiring interview. Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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A great voice for Palestinian 🇵🇸 freedom and unity .❤️
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Eloquent, speaking like a leader 🤲
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Excellent interview, and very well spoken. Free Barghouthi and Free Palestine!
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Well said Arab, at the end of the day We are Palestinians!!! Your father will be proud of this interview.
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Your father will be very pleased with the way you speak. I commend you.
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What an amazing young man Arab is ❤️ 🫡 Thank you Middle East Eye for this interview. Knowing where Kier Starmer’s instructions come from, I’m afraid you maybe disappointed here. However, your visits and talks to other countries who support Palestinians will help. Arab you definitely have the support of millions of people. Good Luck ☘️🍀and God Bless! Hope you will be united with your father very soon.🤞🤞
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The most depraved and deranged society the world has ever seen
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Truly humbling. ❤
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Vamos palestina!!! el mundo está con ustedes 🍉
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What a smart handsome brother his dad must be so proud of him may Allah unite them in peace
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Inshaallah
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Excellent interview...viva Palestina libre ❤
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Small but tough!❤❤❤❤❤
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Thank you Arab Barghouti for giving this interview with Middle East Eye about your father, Marwan Barghouti, who has been imprisoned in Israeli gaols for 22 years, accused of crimes against Israelis he denies. I hope, as you do, that your father, who has been described as the Nelson Mandela of Palestine, will be released from prison soon, along with all the other thousands of Palestinian political prisoners. His leadership will be a great encouragement for Palestinians and will, I am sure, help to bring unity among Palestinian politicians, democratic elections and ultimately a Palestinian State and peace in the Middle East! Best wishes - Genevieve Forde Aotearoa Planet Earth
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He reminds me of Assange's father, he didn't let the press forget about his son and now he is free, hopefully Arab will have his father back soon.
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Palestine has great leaders
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❤❤❤❤🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
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I worry about this type of title. First, he’s his own man. It could be a conclusion drawn in a bio about him, but his own name needs to gain staying power and recognition. Also, if you advertise him as “the new Nelson Mandela”, won’t that alert his captors to harm him? We see how they operate. Something to consider. Mainly, he is his own man. He is Marwan Barghouti. ✊❤️
