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Marvel Stars Join Global Petition Demanding Release of Palestinian Marwan Barghouti from Israeli Prison

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First reported by Ynet · 19 hours ago

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Dozens of international actors, including Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Ruffalo, signed a petition demanding the release of Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti from Israeli jail. The campaign urges the UN and governments to act, highlighting Barghouti's imprisonment since 2003 for terrorist attacks. Israel vetoed his release in a recent prisoner swap due to his political significance.

01Dozens of global actors signed a petition calling for Marwan Barghouti's release from Israeli prison.
02The petition targets the UN and world governments to actively pursue Barghouti's freedom.
03Notable signatories include Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett, and Tilda Swinton.
04Barghouti was convicted for terrorist attacks killing five Israelis and sentenced to multiple life terms in 2003.
05Israel vetoed his release in a recent prisoner exchange, fearing his political rise.
06Over 200 cultural figures, including musicians and authors, have joined the campaign.

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