Palestinian leader Barghouti endures ‘violent’ assaults in Israeli prisons
Al Jazeera·1d ago·Fear
What Happened
Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has endured three violent assaults in Israeli prisons during March and April, according to his lawyer Ben Marmarelli. The 66-year-old Fatah senior leader, serving a life sentence since 2002, was severely beaten at Ganot Prison on April 8 with medical care denied. Previous incidents occurred during prison transfers and in solitary confinement. Barghouti's lawyer described visit conditions as harsh and inhumane, though noting his client remained mentally sharp.
Key Entities
Marwan BarghoutiBen MarmarelliGanot PrisonMegiddo PrisonRamon PrisonFatahIsraelPalestinian Prisoners' Media Office