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Barghouti Statue Placed on London Building Roof Sparks Outrage
A bronze statue of convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti was placed on the roof of "Palestine House" in London, sparking criticism. Barghouti was sentenced to life in prison for his role in attacks that killed five civilians.
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What happened
- 01A statue of convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti was placed on the roof of "Palestine House" in London.
- 02Barghouti is serving multiple life sentences for his role in attacks that killed five Israeli civilians.
- 03The statue depicts Barghouti making a V-sign gesture upon his arrest in 2003.
- 04The statue was previously removed from Parliament Square by police.
- 05Critics condemn the statue as glorifying terrorism and a convicted murderer.
- 06Supporters view Barghouti as a symbol of the Palestinian struggle.
Supporters view him as a symbol of the Palestinian struggle, while critics condemn the statue as glorifying terrorism. The statue was previously removed by police from Parliament Square.
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