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Ben-Gvir Mocked Barghouti, Sparking Outrage Over Treatment
8/21/2025
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Story summary
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir confronted imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti in a video, mocking Israel's strength.
- Barghouti's declining health was evident, prompting concern from his wife about his appearance.
- Palestinian officials criticized Ben-Gvir's actions as racist and a breach of international prisoner treatment laws.
- This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and strict Israeli policies towards Palestinian detainees.
