SaralnamaMarwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian prisoner, was reportedly beaten unconscious by Israeli prison guards. His family claims eight guards assaulted him during a transfer between Ganot and Megiddo prisons. The Israel Prison Service denies these allegations. Barghouti, 66, is serving life sentences for planning attacks against Israelis. His son Arab says released detainees shared accounts of the incident. Barghouti is seen as a unifying figure for Palestinians. He has been in solitary confinement. Israeli National Security Minister Ben Gvir denies the assault but says he's proud of worsening Barghouti's prison conditions. A recent video showed Ben Gvir taunting Barghouti in his cell, which the Palestinian Authority condemned. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 18:44 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian prisoner, was reportedly beaten unconscious by Israeli prison guards on 14 Sep
- His family claims eight guards assaulted him during a transfer between Ganot and Megiddo prisons
- The Israel Prison Service denies these allegations