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The Day · Sunday 7 December 2025

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Palestinian Rights Group Accuses Israel of Plotting to Assassinate Barghouti

A Palestinian rights group has issued a warning that Israel is allegedly plotting to assassinate jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti. The claim raises serious concerns, with resistance voices expressing alarm over the potential threat. No additional details have been released. The group called for immediate international attention.

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 warned that Israel is plotting to assassinate jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti. The group issued a statement claiming that the Israeli authorities are allegedly planning to carry out the assassination while he remains in detention.

The group did not provide further details regarding the alleged plan, but stressed that the information comes amid growing concerns about the treatment of Palestinian prisoners inside Israeli jails. The warning raises immediate fears for Barghouti’s safety and adds to long-standing accusations regarding Israel’s policies towards Palestinian detainees.

Barghouti has remained a central figure in the Palestinian national movement, and his imprisonment has consistently drawn attention from human rights advocates and Palestinians across occupied territories. The warning by the Palestinian rights group comes at a tense time, marked by increasing pressure on Palestinian prisoners and broader unrest in the region.

From its side, the rights group called on all relevant international bodies to intervene swiftly to prevent any attempt on Barghouti’s life. It stressed that the responsibility lies entirely with the Israeli authorities, who exercise full control over the detention conditions of Palestinian prisoners.

Meanwhile, voices from Palestinian civil society and resistance circles pointed to this alleged plot as further evidence of systemic targeting of prominent national figures in an effort to weaken the will of the people. They accused Israel of trying to eliminate symbols of Palestinian steadfastness through unlawful and extrajudicial means.

The group reiterated that it views any harm to Barghouti as a deliberate act within a broader strategy against Palestinian resistance leaders. It urged mass mobilization and solidarity campaigns to protect all detainees, especially those considered political leaders or symbols of the national cause.

In addition, the rights group called for the formation of an independent international committee to investigate threats to the lives of Palestinian prisoners, starting with the case of Barghouti. It invited human rights defenders, legal institutions, and media organizations to monitor developments closely and document any violations before irreversible consequences occur.

The accused assassination plot has provoked outrage among Palestinians, many of whom consider Barghouti a legitimate representative of the prisoner movement. Popular sentiments across Gaza, the West Bank, Jerusalem, and the diaspora reflect deep concern over the implications of the alleged Israeli intentions.

Resistance factions have not yet issued official responses, but observers expect growing pressure on both diplomatic and grassroots levels to demand accountability and ensure the protection of prisoners. The rights group’s warning serves as a rallying point for those seeking justice and transparency in the treatment of Palestinians under occupation.

As the situation develops, Palestinian media and institutions are monitoring any shifts in Israeli prison policy or statements from relevant officials. The warning surrounding Barghouti’s safety remains the focal issue, underscoring broader fears over the fate of detained Palestinian leaders and the escalating risks they may face behind bars.

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