The prisoner Israel won’t free
Marwan Barghouti, whom Palestinian admirers have called their ‘Mandela’, not part of Gaza deal swap
Marwan Barghouti, whom Palestinian admirers have called their ‘Mandela’, not part of Gaza deal swap

Thousands of Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons this week. Some are seen as future militant and political chiefs

Testimonies from former detainees spotlight worsening conditions since October 7 2023 attack

Remaining hostages expected to be freed imminently by militant group

Return of Israel’s dead hostages from Gaza will mark latest chapter in a conflict where remains have long been negotiating chips

Benjamin Netanyahu urged to allow about 150 militants to give up weapons in exchange for free passage

A small window exists for Israel’s allies to dissuade it from further escalation