A video showing far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir berating Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti at an Israeli prison has drawn widespread condemnation. Barghouti, who is visibly gaunt due to prolonged starvation and harsh detention conditions, was subjected to verbal abuse by Ben-Gvir, who reportedly used images of destruction in Gaza to torment Palestinian detainees. Dr. Mustafa Al-Barghouti criticized Ben-Gvir's treatment of Barghouti as self-humiliation and highlighted the resilience of the imprisoned leader. The incident has sparked protests in the occupied West Bank, where concerns were raised about Barghouti's health and Israel's ongoing West Bank expansion plans led by Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The episode reflects broader tensions surrounding Israeli policies and treatment of Palestinian prisoners.
Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir uses Gaza destruction images to torment Palestinian detainees 👇 https://t.co/al5EZY0Itx
A viral video showing far-right Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir berating the visibly gaunt Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti at an Israeli prison has sparked outrage among Palestinians. A protest in the occupied West Bank voiced concern over the jailed politician's condition. https://t.co/DzgCPWYlvi
gentle reminder that Brik was the IDF ombudsperson tasked with holding the military accountable in the late 2010s, and was roundly treated like Public Enemy No. 1 for attempting to do his job addressing issues like mutiny and lack of discipline (excerpt from my piece) https://t.co/DxDN26DAO6 https://t.co/GSiyQPJ0x3