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Israeli Lawmaker Demands Restrictions on Marwan Barghouti's Prison Communications Over Election Influence
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 17 hours ago
What happened
Israeli MK Osher Shekalim demands National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir restrict Marwan Barghouti's prison communications after reports of his attempts to influence Arab voters in the upcoming elections. Shekalim sent a letter urging tighter limits on Barghouti's contacts, citing national security concerns and the need to protect Israeli democracy.
- 01MK Osher Shekalim demands stopping Marwan Barghouti's prison visits and phone calls over election interference.
- 02Shekalim sent a letter to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Shin Bet chief David Zini for tighter restrictions.
- 03Barghouti allegedly coordinates with Arab Knesset members to unify Arab political lists.
- 04Shekalim warns against misuse of parliamentary immunity and references Iran espionage cases.
- 05He calls Barghouti a terrorist and insists he must not influence Israeli elections.
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