Brother of Marwan Barghouti fears he could be killed in Israeli custody

Muqbel Barghouti, brother of the prominent Palestinian political prisoner Marwan Barghouti, expressed fears that his brother’s life is in danger.

In an interview with the Italian outlet la Repubblica, Barghouti said he hoped his brother remained safe but added: “During the Zionist occupation, I’ve seen anything happen.”

The 59-year-old brother noted that Marwan, who has been imprisoned for over 20 years, was severely beaten on at least three occasions since October 2023. 

"We ask the free world to save Marwan Barghouti," he said.