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Palestinian Prisoner Alleges Brutal Beating by Guards

10/18/2025

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Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian prisoner serving life, was allegedly beaten unconscious by eight Israeli prison guards during a transfer on September 14 while handcuffed.
Arab Barghouti, his son, said five released detainees corroborated the account.
The Israel Prison Service denied the allegations, calling them false.
Barghouti was not included in a recent hostage-prisoner exchange with Hamas.
Human rights groups have raised concerns about Palestinian detainee treatment in Israeli custody.

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Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian prisoner serving life, was allegedly beaten unconscious by eight Israeli prison guards during a transfer on September 14 while handcuffed.
Arab Barghouti, his son, said five released detainees corroborated the account.
The Israel Prison Service denied the allegations, calling them false.
Barghouti was not included in a recent hostage-prisoner exchange with Hamas.
Human rights groups have raised concerns about Palestinian detainee treatment in Israeli custody.