Hamas has rejected key elements of a proposed truce and is demanding the release of Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian prisoner described as a 'jihad mass murderer' and serving five life sentences in Israel for murder. Barghouti, often compared to Nelson Mandela, remains a popular figure in Palestinian opinion polls and is seen as a potential successor to PA President Abbas. His release is a specific condition set by Hamas for a Gaza ceasefire agreement. The debate continues as to whether Barghouti is a terrorist mastermind or a unifying pragmatist.
Long seen as a successor to PA President Abbas, Marwan Barghouti is serving five life sentences in Israel for murder. Hamas specifically asked for his release in a potential deal. Is Barghouti a unifying pragmatist or a terrorist mastermind? https://t.co/eOct6M4Lhi
Who is Marwan Barghouti, why is he in an Israeli prison and why are commentators referring to a jailed murderer as a possible next leader of the Palestinian people? https://t.co/eOct6M4drK
Who is Marwan Barghouti – jailed terrorist or Palestinian Mandela? https://t.co/eOct6M4drK
Who is Marwan Barghouti – terrorist mastermind or Palestinian Mandela? Why is he so consistently popular in Palestinian opinion polls? And why does Hamas specifically want him released in a potential hostage/prisoner/Gaza ceasefire deal? @haaretzcom https://t.co/wp5on8SKfi
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