Israeli Prisoners Brutally Assault Palestinian Leader Marwan Barghouti Multiple Times
Key Takeaways
- Barghouti was assaulted three times in a month in Israeli prisons.
- He is held in solitary confinement and denied medical care.
- Advocacy groups and lawyers call for his release amid alleged abuses.
Barghouti Assaulted in Prison
Marwan Barghouti has faced brutal assaults inside Israeli prisons, including three beatings in less than a month.
The Free Marwan campaign reported he was attacked on April 8 and March 24 and 25, causing multiple injuries and bleeding without medical treatment.
Barghouti has spent more than 32 years in Israeli prisons, serving a life-term sentence.
Israel has refused to release Barghouti despite prisoner exchange deals.
The campaign called on international organizations to protect Barghouti and all Palestinian detainees.
Conditions in Israeli Prisons
Palestinian prisoners are facing a surge in violence, medical neglect, and dangerous living conditions.
The Prisoners' Media Office accused Israeli authorities of systematically targeting leaders with violent assaults.
Detainees reported severe shortages of food, clothing, and hygiene products, as well as ongoing denial of medical care.
Diseases spread rapidly due to deliberate medical neglect.
Female detainees at Damon Prison are subjected to the same repressive policies as male detainees.
Barghouti's Treatment and Symbolism
Barghouti has been transferred three times since October 7 and separated from his cellmates.
He has no access to medical care, no means to maintain hygiene, no electricity, and has lost 10 kilograms.
The Israeli Prison Service rejected these accusations, stating it operates in accordance with the law.
Barghouti is often called Palestine’s Nelson Mandela and is respected across Palestinian factions.
His lawyer said he faced a clear pattern of escalating abuse.
International and Local Reactions
International celebrities added their names to a high-profile demand for Barghouti's release.
More than 9,600 Palestinian prisoners are held in Israeli custody.
The Palestinian Prisoners and Former Detainees Committee said Israeli authorities were pursuing efforts to eliminate Barghouti.
The conditions constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law.
The campaign urged international bodies to intervene.
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