The Arab League has expressed support for a call by US Congressman Ro Khanna to release Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti. In a statement, the League said this aligns with its stance that the prisoners' issue is a central concern for joint Arab action. The League emphasized that Barghouti's release, along with all Palestinian and Arab prisoners in Israeli occupation prisons, is a non-negotiable political and humanitarian demand.
Marwan Barghouti has been a political prisoner subjected to repeated violations for years. The Arab League previously demanded an end to these violations, an independent medical examination, and an international investigation into the assaults against him. The League stressed that his release is essential for a just and comprehensive peace, enabling the Palestinian people to exercise their right to self-determination based on international legitimacy resolutions.
The Arab League recalled that no serious path towards peace can be achieved without the release of prisoners like Barghouti. The League called on the international community to translate this position into practical measures that press for the release of prisoners, halt detention and torture policies, and create conditions for a credible political process.
The League's Secretary-General, Nabil Fahmy, has consistently advocated for Arab unity on this issue. The League's stance on Barghouti's release is part of its broader support for Palestinian rights and self-determination. This stance aligns with the Arab Peace Initiative and the two-state solution along the borders of 4 June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Arab League's support for Barghouti's release has been welcomed by various quarters. The League's statement has also highlighted the humanitarian aspect of Barghouti's imprisonment. His case has drawn international attention, with many advocating for his release.
The US Congressman's call for Barghouti's release is seen as a significant development in international diplomacy. The Arab League's endorsement of this call is expected to amplify the pressure on Israel to address the prisoners' issue. The League will likely continue to push for Barghouti's release in upcoming international forums.
Key issues surrounding Barghouti's imprisonment include allegations of repeated violations and the humanitarian concerns associated with his detention. The Arab League's efforts to draw international attention to his case reflect the broader Arab position on Palestinian prisoners. The situation remains a critical concern for both the Arab League and the international community.
Key points
- The Arab League supports the release of Marwan Barghouti as a non-negotiable political and humanitarian demand.
- Barghouti has been a political prisoner subjected to repeated violations for years.
- The Arab League's stance on Barghouti's release aligns with the Arab Peace Initiative and the two-state solution.
