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Palestinian Leader Barghouti in Critical Condition After Assault

12/6/2025

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Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian prisoner, is reportedly in critical condition after an alleged brutal assault by Israeli prison guards.
The Palestinian Authority condemned the treatment, calling it a violation of international law.
Israeli officials dismissed the allegations as propaganda.
Barghouti has been imprisoned for over 20 years and is viewed as a potential leader for a future Palestinian state.
Calls for Barghouti's release have intensified amid concerns for his safety.

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Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian prisoner, is reportedly in critical condition after an alleged brutal assault by Israeli prison guards.
The Palestinian Authority condemned the treatment, calling it a violation of international law.
Israeli officials dismissed the allegations as propaganda.
Barghouti has been imprisoned for over 20 years and is viewed as a potential leader for a future Palestinian state.
Calls for Barghouti's release have intensified amid concerns for his safety.