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


Death of peace process means opportunity for new ideas

The entire world knows what Israel doesn’t want. The time has come for Israel to state clearly what, exactly, it does want.

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Israel, PA agree to meet again next week

Before meeting in Jordan, Abbas warns of "hard measures" if Israel doesn't accept the PA's demands.

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'PA gives 'borders and security' positions to Israel'

First direct meeting between Israel and the Palestinians in over a year ends in Amman; Jordanian foreign minister says he "doesn't want to raise expectations but dialogue shouldn't be discounted."

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Barghouti disappointed with prisoner swap

Hamas initially insisted the Fatah leader be included in the exchange, but later abandoned the demand.

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Tibi visits Barghouti in prison, calls for his release

UAL-Ta'al MK says Fatah-Tanzim leader is "part of Palestinian struggle, should be a part of leadership, instead of sitting behind bars."

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Don’t free Barghouti!

Does our having boosted Hamas’s prestige behoove us to even the scales and make concessions to Abbas as well?

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David Hale: Arab Spring could oust Hamas

Palestinians not immune to change, democracy; people will support PA if provided alternative to violence, American peace envoy says.

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Peretz: Free Barghouti to help the Palestinian Authority

“In the current reality, it's important that the gov't make an effort to the Palestinian Authority over Hamas,” Peretz tells the 'Post.'

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Abbas: Olmert promised us release of more prisoners

PA official in Ramallah tells the 'Post' that Abbas had repeatedly asked Olmert to free top Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti and Ahmed Sa’dat.

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Hamas officials criticize prisoner list in Schalit deal

Hamas officials say deal failed to include important prisoners, like Marwan Barghouti and Ahmad Sa'adat.

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