Minister for Minorities Avishai Braverman (Labor) said Tuesday that the government “should seriously consider releasing Marwan Barghouti from Israeli jail” following the Fatah convention.
“In light of the elections for the Fatah council we should consider his release in order to create a strong and moderate political leadership among the Palestinians,” Braverman said. “Barghouti can apparently provide the goods and strengthen the moderate stream that supports a diplomatic solution with Israel.”