RAMALLAH: Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti’s son has said Israeli guards beat his father during a prison transfer last month, an accusation denied by Israel’s prison authorities. “Eight guards started beating him up until he passed out,” Arab Barghouti told AFP on Wednesday, describing an incident he said took place on September 14. Arab Barghouti said he only learnt of the attack after five other inmates who had been with his father were able to communicate with the outside world.

Family fears for 66-year-old’s life after assault while he was being transferred between prisons

The alleged attack on the 66-year-old, who is serving life for murder, is said to have left him unconscious - but Israel's prison service calls the claim "fake".