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The Day · Sunday 7 December 2025

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Palestinian Rights Group Warns of Israeli Assassination Plot Against Barghouti

A Palestinian rights group has warned that Israel is plotting to assassinate jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti. The warning signals growing concern over his safety inside Israeli detention. The group did not provide further details, but pointed to what it described as an imminent threat. Tensions remain high amid ongoing resistance to occupation.

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 issued a warning that Israel is plotting to assassinate jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti. The group sounded the alarm over what it described as a serious and premeditated threat targeting the imprisoned figure. No further details were released regarding the source of the alleged plot or its current stage, but the warning has raised concerns among supporters of Palestinian resistance.

The alert from the Palestinian organization came amid a tense and volatile atmosphere, where human rights groups have continued to monitor the treatment of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Barghouti, a key figure in the Palestinian resistance movement, has long been viewed as a symbol of steadfastness and struggle from behind bars.

According to the rights group, the threat against Barghouti is not isolated, but reflective of what they described as a broader campaign aimed at targeting Palestinian leaders inside Israeli prisons. The group warned that the alleged Israeli plan could result in dangerous consequences, both within the prison system and in the Palestinian street, where Barghouti’s profile resonates deeply.

Meanwhile, Palestinian rights advocates and resistance supporters have condemned what they see as Israel’s systematic targeting of figures of influence within the national movement. They argued that the latest warning adds to a pattern of suppression against Palestinians who remain firm in their positions despite incarceration.

From its side, the rights group called for immediate international attention and pressure to protect Barghouti and ensure his safety. While details surrounding the purported plot remain undisclosed, the statement emphasized the urgency of the matter, citing what the group called escalating risks faced by Palestinian detainees, particularly those with a high public and political profile.

In addition, the group called for human rights organizations and legal institutions to hold Israel accountable for what it described as systematic violations, including threats against prisoners such as Barghouti. It emphasized the need for independent monitoring and insisted that silence in the face of such warning signs only fuels impunity.

This latest development has reverberated across Palestinian communities, where Barghouti is widely regarded as a symbol of resistance and national unity. Various forums have echoed the group’s warning and demanded immediate safeguards on his life. Activists have also signaled their readiness to mobilize around the issue, reflecting wider anger at Israeli policies targeting prisoners.

Observers have noted that the warning, although lacking further substantiation at this initial stage, fits within a broader narrative of concerns voiced by rights organizations over prison conditions and the treatment of Palestinian leaders behind bars. The fear expressed by the group underscores what it calls the dangerous environment within Israel’s prison system, particularly for those who carry political weight.

Barghouti, who remains in Israeli detention, has been repeatedly cited by Palestinian rights advocates as enduring harsh conditions while continuing to express unwavering resistance convictions. The rights group concluded its statement with a strong appeal to all relevant bodies to act swiftly to prevent what it believes is a concrete plan against his life.

7 Dec, 23:04

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