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Fatah Leader Serving Five Life Sentences in Israel Says He Will Run for Palestinian President
Marwan Barghouti, a Fatah leader serving five life sentences in Israel, intends to run in the next Palestinian presidential election if held. Sky News Arabia reported the statement Thursday citing a source close to him.
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Marwan Barghouti, a Fatah leader serving five life sentences in Israel, intends to run in the next Palestinian presidential election if one is held. Sky News Arabia reported the information on Thursday, citing a Palestinian source close to Barghouti. Barghouti told his lawyer he is determined to run and will not withdraw if elections are held, according to the report.
He has been imprisoned by Israel for nearly 25 years. Haaretz reported that Barghouti remains one of the most popular Palestinian political figures despite his long imprisonment.
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