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Son Urges UK Action for Palestinian Prisoner’s Release

2/12/2026

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Arab Barghouti, son of Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti, urged the U.K. to prioritize his father's release.
He said the United Kingdom's recognition of a Palestinian state may be hollow without actionable support.
Barghouti highlighted his father's popularity to unite Palestinian politics, noting elections have not occurred in 20 years.
Labour MPs expressed frustration at U.K. inaction versus France and Spain, while some cite his 22-year conviction for organizing murders.

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Arab Barghouti, son of Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti, urged the U.K. to prioritize his father's release.
He said the United Kingdom's recognition of a Palestinian state may be hollow without actionable support.
Barghouti highlighted his father's popularity to unite Palestinian politics, noting elections have not occurred in 20 years.
Labour MPs expressed frustration at U.K. inaction versus France and Spain, while some cite his 22-year conviction for organizing murders.