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The Day · Sunday 7 December 2025

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Palestinian Rights Group Warns of Israeli Plot to Assassinate Jailed Leader Barghouti

A Palestinian rights group has issued a warning, claiming that Israel is plotting to assassinate jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti. The group expressed serious concerns about Barghouti’s safety, stating that his life is under direct threat. The revelation has raised alarm among supporters and human rights observers closely following his detention.

BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK – DECEMBER 24: A Palestinian man pass the graffiti showing Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian imprisoned politician on December 24, 2023 in Bethlehem, West Bank. Last month, Christian Palestinian leaders here called off public Christmas celebrations, citing the effects of the ongoing war in Gaza. Regarded by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus, Bethlehem is usually bustling with foreign tourists this time of year, with streets full of holiday decoration and vendors selling ornaments and festive figurines. Israel’s war against Hamas that was sparked by the Oct. 7 attacks has also made life more volatile in the West Bank. Israeli forces here have stepped up raids on alleged militants, police have clashed with protesters, and there has been a rise in violent attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

A Palestinian rights group has raised serious concerns, warning that Israel is plotting to assassinate jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti. The warning underscores increasing fears over the safety of resistance figures held within Israeli prisons, particularly those viewed as symbolic leaders by the Palestinian people.

The group did not hesitate in condemning what it described as a premeditated threat posed by Israeli authorities against Barghouti. It described the alleged plot as part of a larger strategy targeting prominent resistance voices inside Israeli detention. The group urged immediate international attention to the potential targeting of Barghouti, who has long remained a central figure in Palestinian resistance discourse.

According to the warning, Barghouti’s status as a jailed leader makes him a direct target. The rights group emphasized that the nature and timing of the alleged assassination plot are highly alarming. In addition, the group stated that Barghouti’s presence remains vital within the broader struggle for Palestinian liberation, and any harm to him would constitute a serious escalation by Israel.

From its side, the group affirmed its full commitment to monitoring Barghouti’s situation and holding Israeli authorities accountable for any violation of his safety. It added that such a plot, if carried out, would be a blatant act of aggression and a crime under international law.

Meanwhile, Palestinian families and advocacy networks have voiced growing concern in response to the warning. They called for an urgent response from human rights bodies and protection institutions to prevent any harm to Barghouti. The warning has amplified calls from the Palestinian street demanding an end to what is seen as systematic persecution of leaders under occupation.

The group further declared that the attempt against Barghouti, if realized, would only strengthen the resolve of the people and escalate popular anger. It viewed the alleged assassination plot not as an isolated threat but as part of a broader campaign of repression targeting Palestinian prisoners.

In addition, the group urged the global community to break its silence and among it, institutions charged with upholding basic human rights and prisoner protections. It insisted that time remains critical in stopping any action that could harm Barghouti, reiterating that responsibility for his wellbeing lies squarely with Israel.

The response from Palestinians has been firm, with many expressing unwavering solidarity with Barghouti. Activists have echoed the rights group’s warning and demanded clear international statements condemning any such plot. They highlighted the need for immediate protective measures and accountability mechanisms to prevent what they see as a dangerous escalation.

In closing, the Palestinian rights group reiterated its position, declaring that the threat against Barghouti must be considered an urgent human rights concern. It vowed to persist in its efforts to protect the lives of detainees and expose any plots that aim to eliminate figures central to Palestinian resistance.

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