December 15, 2021 | The National Interest
Hamas’ Efforts to Release Marwan Barghouti Come at Fatah’s Expense
By championing Barghouti’s release, Hamas hopes to increase fissures within Fatah, apply pressure to an already stressed Palestinian Authority, and bolster Hamas’ standing within Palestinian society—all with minimal risk of unleashing a potential opponent.
December 15, 2021 | The National Interest
Hamas’ Efforts to Release Marwan Barghouti Come at Fatah’s Expense
By championing Barghouti’s release, Hamas hopes to increase fissures within Fatah, apply pressure to an already stressed Palestinian Authority, and bolster Hamas’ standing within Palestinian society—all with minimal risk of unleashing a potential opponent.
Hamas is pushing for Israel to release Fatah arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti from prison, a step that would further inflame already volatile tensions with chief rival Fatah. By championing Barghouti’s release, Hamas hopes to increase fissures within Fatah, apply pressure to an already stressed Palestinian Authority (PA), and bolster Hamas’ standing within Palestinian society—all with minimal risk of unleashing a potential opponent.