The Controversial Figure of Ma Wan Bahuti and Palestinian Hopes

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This chapter delves into the release of Ma Wan Bahuti and the differing perspectives among Palestinians and Israelis on his potential leadership in Palestine. It examines the expectations and worries associated with his freedom, shedding light on the complexities of the situation.

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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