Marwan Barghouti

As airstrikes in Gaza continue, support for 'armed resistance' grows, Hamas popularity drops - poll

Though Marwan Barghouti remains the most popular figure in Palestinian politics, support for independent figures like Bashar Masri and Mustafa Barghouti is steadily growing.

Palestinian boys and men chant and carry a Hamas flag during the funeral procession for commanders Izz al-Din al-Beik and Mohannad Abu al-Foul in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on September 29, 2026.
Marwan Barghouti is tightly guarded as he leaves a hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in 2012.

Ro Khanna calls on Israel to release Marwan Barghouti: 'Palestinians must choose their own leaders'

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas faces deep public dissatisfaction, with a new poll finding overwhelming support for his resignation, and growing doubts over the PA’s role and legitimacy. PremiumPremium

The Palestinian vacuum: Hamas is losing support, but nothing is filling the void - analysis

People hold Palestinian flags during a solidarity rally to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba to commemorate the mass dispossession of Palestinians in 1948, in Berlin, Germany May 16, 2026.

Palestinians increasingly favoring ‘peaceful negotiations’ over ‘armed resistance’ - poll


Far-right Israeli activists hold BBQ to taunt hunger striking Palestinians

The strike, started by Marwan Barghouti, calls for better conditions for prisoners, including expanded visitation rights and installation of public phones.

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Barghouti: US not honest broker, peace deadlocked

Fatah leader slams peace process; Kerry postpones trip to region, where he plans to revive talks between PA and Israel.

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In Plain Language: The murderers among us

Simon Wiesenthal, the late, great Nazi hunter, was once asked what motivated him to dedicate his life to exposing and prosecuting the perpetrators of the Holocaust.

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Barghouti accuses PA of not securing his release

Fatah leader blames continued imprisonment in Israel on "Palestinian leadership's shortcomings and negligence."

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Poll: Palestinians prefer Barghouti over Abbas

Jailed Fatah leader would defeat Abbas, Haniyeh in PA presidential elections; poll finds 55% support a two-state solution.

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EU calls for probe into Palestinian inmate's death

European Parliament is "extremely concerned" over Jaradat's death in Israel jail, urges release of prisoners including Barghouti.

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Jailed Barghouti calls for 'Palestinian spring'

Fatah leader calls for popular protests in West Bank, Gaza to force his party and Hamas to end dispute, achieve Palestinian unity.

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'If occupation continues, there will be intifada'

In Channel 10 interview, convicted Fatah terrorist Barghouti stresses that he would not give up claim to right of return.

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'Barghouti would beat Abbas, Haniyeh in election'

Survey of Palestinians in W. Bank, Gaza shows Hamas popularity on rise while Fatah dropping.

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Former Arafat aide Rashid says Abbas worth $100m.

Muhammad Rashid claims Fatah keeping a secret bank account in Jordan containing nearly $40m, US contributed $13m.

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