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The Day · Monday 8 December 2025

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Palestinian Rights Group Accuses Israel of Plot to Assassinate Jailed Leader Barghouti

A Palestinian rights group has issued a warning accusing Israel of planning to assassinate jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti. The warning raises serious concerns about the safety of Barghouti inside Israeli prisons, according to statements from the rights group. No further details were disclosed.

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 alarm over what it claims to be an Israeli plot to assassinate jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti. The group issued a statement accusing Israel of orchestrating a plan targeting Barghouti, who remains incarcerated. The claim signals rising concern among advocacy groups over the treatment of Palestinian prisoners.

The rights group did not elaborate on the basis of the accusation but emphasized the seriousness of the alleged threat. According to the group, Israel is actively plotting to carry out the assassination, a move that would have grave implications. Meanwhile, no official response from Israeli authorities was immediately available.

The warning has sent ripples through circles focused on Palestinian detainee rights. From its side, the rights group called for immediate international monitoring and intervention to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Barghouti. In addition, it stressed the urgency of protecting all Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, especially prominent figures.

Barghouti, a widely known figure, remains in Israeli detention, and his continued imprisonment has long drawn attention from various Palestinian movements and civil society groups. The reported threat adds a new layer of concern around his case, as the rights group suggests deliberate targeting by the Israeli side.

While the exact details of the alleged plot remain unspecified, the warning reflects the broader tensions between Palestinian detainees and the Israeli prison system. The group urged all relevant humanitarian and human rights institutions to take immediate steps to investigate and act on the threat.

The Palestinian rights group reiterated its message, holding Israel fully responsible for any harm that may befall Barghouti under custody. It also emphasized that the international community has a moral obligation to act swiftly in preventing acts of extrajudicial violence against Palestinian leaders.

This development comes amid ongoing documentation efforts by Palestinian rights organizations monitoring violations against detainees. The rights group’s statement is expected to prompt further scrutiny and requests for protective measures concerning Palestinian prisoners.

In a final appeal, the group called upon legal bodies, human rights institutions, and supportive international networks to remain vigilant and proactive. According to the group, this warning must be received with the gravity it deserves, as it pertains to the life and safety of a key Palestinian figure.

As the situation develops, attention remains focused on Barghouti’s condition and the response of both local and international actors to the warning issued by the Palestinian rights group. No additional details were available at the time of reporting.

8 Dec, 01:04

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