Marwan Barghouti's son does not rule out father running in upcoming Palestinian presidential elections
Palestinian presidential elections set to take place next year for the first time in 20 years could include the participation of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti , his son, Arab, told The National . “There's nothing legally that prevents him from running [in the elections] if he wants to,” Arab said. His father has been in prison in Israeli on terrorism charges since 2002. “It’s his decision…
The Palestinian presidential elections, to be held for the first time in 20 years, could possibly see the candidacy of Marwan Barghouti, according to his son, Arab. "There's nothing legally that prevents him from running if he wants to," Arab stated. Barghouti, who has been incarcerated in Israeli prisons since 2002 on terrorism charges, holds the distinction of receiving the most votes in the most recent elections for the ruling Fatah party's central committee in May.
Despite the Israeli government's refusal to allow Palestinians from occupied East Jerusalem to participate in the elections, Barghouti's son sees no legal obstacle to his father's participation. The political analyst emphasized the importance of democratic renewal and a leadership focused on Palestinian freedom, self-determination, and ending the occupation.
Arab highlighted that his father represents a model akin to Nelson Mandela's, emphasizing the need for change and justice. However, Barghouti's situation has worsened since the Hamas attack in October 2023, with Israel increasing the mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners, denying them food, medical care, and even denying the International Committee for the Red Cross access to the detainees.
Despite these hardships, Barghouti remains Palestine's most prominent political prisoner, garnering international support throughout his incarceration.
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