Barghouti's Son Claims Father Shot, Denied Treatment in Israeli Prison

Marwan Barghouti's son, Arab, alleges that an Israeli prison guard shot his prominent Palestinian leader father in the foot with a rubber bullet last week at Ganot Prison. He stated that his father, imprisoned for nearly 25 years, received no medical treatment for the injury.

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The guard shot my father in the foot.

Arab Barghouti learned of the incident through his father's lawyer, Avigdor Feldman. He described the shooting as a "new attempt to undermine him amid continued Israeli incitement," which he claims has intensified recently as an international campaign for his father's release has expanded. He believes the scale of the alleged targeting reflects Marwan Barghouti's significant stature and symbolic importance.

The Israel Prison Service has denied the allegation, calling it "false and baseless" and asserting that its staff operate "in accordance with the law and under continuous judicial oversight." This reported incident follows previous claims by Barghouti's lawyer that he had been attacked multiple times in March and April, allegedly leaving him bleeding without adequate medical care.

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the allegation was false and baseless

Palestinians view Barghouti as a potential leader, popular across various factions including Hamas, which has sought his release through prisoner exchanges, though Israel has refused. The Israel Prison Service has reportedly sought to draw parallels between Barghouti and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The Arab League has called for an international investigation into the alleged assaults.

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a new attempt to undermine him amid continued Israeli incitement