Why Peace in the Middle East Depends on the Release of Marwan Barghouti
The release of Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian advocate of the two-state solution imprisoned by Israel since 2002, is crucial to preventing a new escalation in Gaza and the West Bank, according to historian Jean-Pierre Filiu.
The surest way to prevent a new escalation in Gaza and the West Bank is the release of Marwan Barghouti.
This issue is part of a broader landscape of geopolitical tensions, including shifts in the Asia-Pacific region, Venezuela's military challenges, and Europe's far-right movements.
- Brazil's right wing seeks to capitalize on the deadliest police raid in its history.
- Asia-Pacific countries are torn between risks from both the US and China.
- Venezuela's army is weakened as US military pressure intensifies.
Author's summary: Release of Marwan Barghouti is key to Middle East peace.