Global ‘Free Marwan’ campaign calls for Palestinian political leader’s release

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editorNovember 29, 2025 at 07:00 AM

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A global campaign is being launched to secure the release of Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian political leader held in Israeli prison for over 20 years. The campaign, led by Barghouti's family with support from UK civil society, aims to bring attention to his case as negotiations continue in the context of the current Gaza ceasefire. Successive opinion polls show Barghouti is the most popular Palestinian politician in both Gaza and the West Bank. He was convicted of planning attacks that resulted in five civilian deaths and has been denied release despite intense pressure from Hamas and Gulf states. Israel's refusal to release him is believed by many to be due to his potential as an effective spokesperson for the Palestinian cause. The campaign includes public art installations and a letter calling for his release, expected to be released next week.

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UK 50% Gulf states 60% Israel ×460% Hamas ×370% Fatah party ×280% Marwan Barghouti ×10100%

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marwan barghouti 90% israel-palestine conflict 80% palestinian prisoner 80% free marwan campaign 70% gaza ceasefire 60% prisoner exchange 60% two-state solution 50%