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Cultural Leaders Demand Release of Jailed Palestinian Leader Barghouti

12/3/2025

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More than 200 cultural figures have called for the release of Marwan Barghouti, a jailed Palestinian leader.
They say Barghouti could unite factions and push toward a Palestinian state.
Barghouti has spent 23 years in prison after a controversial trial.
They warn about Israeli death-penalty proposals affecting Barghouti and urge UN action for his release, noting Mandela's struggle.
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu may resist without United States pressure.

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More than 200 cultural figures have called for the release of Marwan Barghouti, a jailed Palestinian leader.
They say Barghouti could unite factions and push toward a Palestinian state.
Barghouti has spent 23 years in prison after a controversial trial.
They warn about Israeli death-penalty proposals affecting Barghouti and urge UN action for his release, noting Mandela's struggle.
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu may resist without United States pressure.