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This is a thread specifically for the war, not a general megathread (use the pinned /c/genzedong thread for that).
Please keep related news in this thread rather than making separate posts. Remember to include sources and avoid spreading rumours.
❗️Over 20 high-profile actors and 200 cultural figures back international campaign for release of Marwan Barghouti
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More than 20 high-profile actors known for their roles in Marvel films and television series—including Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo, and Don Cheadle—have signed an international statement backing the “Free Marwan” campaign.
The coalition calls on the United Nations and world governments to secure the release of long-imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, citing grave concerns over his ongoing detention and reported mistreatment in Israeli detention.
The statement forms part of a broader cultural initiative supported by over 200 prominent figures from the worlds of film, music, and literature.
Other signatories with Marvel ties include Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Tatiana Maslany, Daniel Brühl, Zawe Ashton, Emma Corrin, May Calamawy, Elliot Page, Ian McKellen, Hugo Weaving, Brian Cox, Dan Stevens, Rob Delaney, and Kingsley Ben-Adir.
Barghouti has spent over two decades in Israeli prison, having been convicted during the Second Intifada, and has endured increased torture and abuse at the hands of Israeli prison personnel.
https://t.me/thecradlemedia/66588
Honestly I just posted this to briefly talk about the fact that Marwan Barghouti is most likely to be elected in the upcoming Palestinian elections (November I believe). This is of course barring the idea that Abbas pulls some political stunt to stay in power, which he will most likely attempt. Though to what success I couldn’t tell you, as Barghouti is far and away the front runner from what I’ve seen, followed by the new leader of Hamas, whose more than 10% behind last I checked.
Mind you, from what I was reading on that polling that was recently published, it should Also be said that like a third of Palestinians are not planning to participate in the elections, so those numbers come from those who do plan to and have made up their mind. There’s also a significant portion of people who have yet to decide.
Basically, Marwan Barghouti is most likely to be elected, however the logistics of how that would work is hard for me to understand. I don’t believe Israel will release him, nor could I really predict the consequences if they do not.
Although, considering he’s a two state solution supporter (not really saying much, as Hamas also arguably holds that position) I could imagine the US pressuring Israel to release him in the event they decide to throw Netanyahu under the bus. Essentially try to do the liberal zionist thing of santizing their image with a token gesture while still maintaining the colonization of Palestine.