The Democratic Legacy of Ma Wan Buhouti

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This chapter explores the life and legacy of Ma Wan Buhouti, a Palestinian leader known for his democratic beliefs and activism. It contrasts his democratic values with the appointees in the West Bank and delves into his personal life, including how he involved his family in decision-making through elections. The chapter also touches on the emotional return of a deported Palestinian and the hopeful period surrounding the signing of the Oslo Accords.

Twenty-two years ago, Palestinian politician-turned-revolutionary Marwan Barghouti was convicted of acts of terrorism and sentenced to spend the rest of his life in an Israeli prison. Now, there’s a chance he could be released. Barghouti is at the top of Hamas’s list of prisoners they want exchanged for the hostages they took on October 7th. And Palestinians overwhelmingly want him to lead them. The Economist's Nicolas Pelham asks who is Marwan Barghouti and could he be the man who will lead Palestine?

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