Marwan Barghouti

Marwan Barghouti, sometimes known by the kunya Abu Al-Qassam, is a Palestinian political leader who has served as an elected legislator and has been an advocate of a two-state solution since prior to his imprisonment by Israel.

• •Marwan Barghouti was a leader in the First Intifada, organizing grassroots protests and strikes against the Israeli occupation.
• •Barghouti earned a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in political science from Birzeit University while imprisoned.
• •He was a prominent figure in Fatah's 'Young Guard,' advocating for a more assertive approach to negotiations with Israel.
• •Barghouti consistently polls as one of the most popular Palestinian figures, often mentioned as a potential successor to Mahmoud Abbas.