Guardian of the Cause: Marwan Barghouti's Prison Struggles

Mon Oct 20 2025 19:37:22 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian prisoner, faces serious allegations of mistreatment at the hands of Israeli guards. His family claims he was attacked during a prison transfer, igniting turmoil over his treatment within the Israeli prison system.

Marwan Barghouti, a leading Palestinian figure, was allegedly assaulted by eight Israeli prison guards during a transfer from Ganot to Megiddo prisons. His family recounts he was beaten unconscious, as confirmed by eyewitness accounts from fellow detainees. The Israeli Prison Service has denied these claims, maintaining their procedures are lawful. Barghouti, serving multiple life sentences for past attacks, remains a central figure in Palestinian politics.

The most prominent Palestinian prisoner, Marwan Barghouti, was beaten unconscious by Israeli prison guards on September 14, according to his family. The 66-year-old, who is serving multiple life sentences for orchestrating attacks against Israelis, was allegedly assaulted during a transfer between Ganot and Megiddo prisons.

Family members described a horrific scene where Barghouti was handcuffed, placed on the floor, and brutally beaten. Eyewitness testimonies from five detainees corroborated the family's claims.

Barghouti’s son, Arab, expressed the family’s horror at the attack and highlighted concerns that it occurred in an area without surveillance cameras. The Israeli Prison Service dismissed these allegations as false and stated that they operate under legal guidelines aimed at ensuring inmate safety.

Barghouti, an influential figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization, was convicted in 2004 for his role in attacks that killed five civilians. His popularity remains high among Palestinians, positioning him as a potential leader capable of uniting various political factions.

In a controversial video from August, far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was seen taunting Barghouti, provoking further outrage among Palestinian authorities.

This latest incident has revived concerns over Barghouti's treatment and raises questions about the broader implications for Palestinian-Israeli relations.