US Congressman Calls for Release of Palestinian Leader Marwan Barghouti
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- US Representative Chuy Garcia demands release of Marwan Barghouti.
- Garcia claims Barghouti faced unfair trial and torture.
- Barghouti was convicted of murder in 2004 by Israel.
- He is a prominent Fatah figure and potential Abbas successor.
- Congressman Ro Khanna made a similar call recently.
U.S. Representative Chuy Garcia, a Democrat from Illinois, has called for the release of Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti, asserting that Barghouti did not receive a fair trial and was subjected to torture in an Israeli prison. Garcia described Barghouti as a "popular and unifying voice of the Palestinian people" and suggested his release could advance Palestinian freedom and self-determination.
Barghouti, a prominent Fatah figure during the Second Intifada, was convicted by an Israeli court in 2004 on five counts of murder and sentenced to five life terms for his involvement in attacks that killed Israeli citizens. He denies the charges and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the Israeli court.
Barghouti remains one of the most well-known Palestinian politicians and is viewed by many Palestinians as a potential successor to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The call by Garcia follows a similar appeal made the previous week by Congressman Ro Khanna, who The Times of Israel reported was the first American lawmaker to make such a demand.
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