Who is the PA’s “national symbol and a model of inspiration for the masses”?
- “An important peak in the Palestinian people’s path… the leader of the Palestinian people’s masses, of the [second] Intifada…a leader of whom we are proud to no end”
- Abbas’ deputy about imprisoned terrorist Marwan Barghouti, who orchestrated numerous terror attacks and was convicted for his part in 3 shooting attacks in which 5 people were murdered
- Terror mastermind is Fatah’s “clear national symbol and model of inspiration for the masses of our people” and “a prominent symbol on the path of national struggle”
Marwan Barghouti is a Palestinian terrorist who has served 21 years of 5 life sentences. Having orchestrating numerous terror attacks he was convicted of three shooting attacks in which 5 people – 4 Israelis and a Greek monk - were murdered during the PA’s 5-year (2000 – 2005) terror campaign, also referred to as “the second Intifada.”
Marking the anniversary of Barghouti’s arrest – in PA terms his “kidnapping” – the PA and Fatah reiterated their endorsement and admiration for this terrorist.
Abbas’ deputy in Fatah emphasized Barghouti’s importance in “the Palestinian struggle,” and specifically mentioned his central role in the second Intifada, during which Palestinian terrorists murdered 1,200 Israelis:
Fatah Deputy Chairman Mahmoud Al-Aloul: “Blessings to beloved and precious Marwan Barghouti (i.e., terrorist, orchestrated murder of 5), the [Fatah] Central Committee member, the extraordinary leader, on the 22nd anniversary of the occupation kidnapping (i.e., arresting) him. There is no doubt that Marwan Barghouti, from our perspective, from the perspective of the story of the Palestinian struggle, Marwan Barghouti is an important peak in the Palestinian people’s path... Marwan Barghouti, the leader of the Palestinian people’s masses, the leader of the [second] Intifada…Marwan Barghouti is a leader of whom we are proud to no end, because of his sacrifice.”
[Official PA TV News, April 15, 2023]
Abbas’ Fatah Movement further stressed that terrorist Barghouti is considered by the PA’s ruling party to be an “inspiration” and a “prominent symbol”:
“The Fatah Movement emphasized that fighting commander, Fatah Central Committee member, and prisoner Marwan Barghoutiis a clear national symbol and an inspiring model of struggle for the masses of our people…
Fatah explained that fighting commander prisoner Marwan Barghouti still constitutes a prominent symbol on the path of national struggle, and noted his pioneering, national, and organizational role since he led the student movement, and afterwards his role on the ground during the first and second Intifadas (i.e., Palestinian wave of violence and terror against Israel, approximately 200 Israelis murdered, 1987-1993; PA terror campaign 2000-2005, more than 1,100 Israelis murdered).”
[Official PA daily Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, April 15, 2023]
Through its official TV station, the PA characterized terrorist Barghouti as a “stone known for its hardness,” during an almost poetic ode to the month of April that marks the anniversary of Barghouti’s arrest and imprisonment:
Official PA TV reporter: “April is the heat, the ability, and the giving, and Marwan [Barghouti] is the stone known for its hardness, and each one of them is worthy of its name… On the 22nd anniversary of your forced exile in the occupation’s prisons, darkness flowers in pride and honor, just as April releases the fragrance of poppy, and the fresh wildflower fills you with pride with its pleasing aroma, and it grants us the reasons for joy and purity. Within the pride and glory that are always present, which already existed in the past, in the consciousness, the visible landscape, and the significance, there is something clearer than the July sun – the sacrifice of freedom, which is the highest level of sacrifice and the noble intent to give of yourself.”
[Official PA TV News, April 15, 2023]
As documented above, Barghouti is lionized by the PA/Fatah’s top brass. When Barghouti planned the attacks he was a member of the Palestinian Parliament, and he has been re-elected to this role during his imprisonment. He has also been elected to the Central Committee of PA Chairman Abbas’ Fatah Movement. Palestinian Media Watch has shown that Palestinians show their admiration for terrorist Barghouti in polls, as he often comes out as a very popular alternative to Abbas for the position of PA Chairman – even though he’s serving multiple life sentences for his terror offenses.
Marwan Barghouti – Palestinian terrorist and member of the PA parliament who orchestrated three shooting attacks in which 5 people were murdered: one attack on the Jerusalem-Maale Adumim road (June 12, 2001) in which Greek Orthodox monk Tsibouktsakis Germanus was murdered by terrorists Ismail Radaida and Yasser Ah'Rabai, another attack at a gas station in Givat Zeev near Jerusalem (Jan. 15, 2002) in which Yoela Hen was murdered by terrorists led by Mohammed Matla, and one shooting and stabbing attack at the Seafood Market restaurant in Tel Aviv (March 5, 2002) in which Eli Dahan, Yosef Habi, and Police Officer Sergeant-Major Salim Barakat, were murdered by terrorist Ibrahim Hasouna. When arrested by Israel in 2002, Barghouti headed the Tanzim (Fatah terror faction). After he was convicted and imprisoned, he was re-elected as a member of the Palestinian Authority parliament. On Dec. 4, 2016, he was elected to Fatah's Central Committee. Barghouti is serving 5 life sentences.
The following are longer excerpts of the statements cited above:
Headline: “Fatah on the anniversary of Barghouti’s arrest: Fighting commander Marwanis a clear national symbol and a model of inspiration for the masses of our people”
“The Fatah Movement emphasized that fighting commander, Fatah Central Committee member, and prisoner Marwan Barghouti ‘Abu Al-Qassem’ (i.e., terrorist, orchestrated three attacks in which 5 were murdered) is a clear national symbol and an inspiring model of struggle for the masses of our people…
Fatah explained that fighting commander prisoner Marwan Barghouti still constitutes a prominent symbol on the path of national struggle, and noted his pioneering, national, and organizational role since he led the student movement, and afterwards his role on the ground during the first and second Intifadas (i.e., Palestinian wave of violence and terror against Israel, approximately 200 Israelis murdered, 1987-1993; PA terror campaign 2000-2005, more than 1,100 Israelis murdered).”
[Official PA daily Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, April 15, 2023]
Official PA TV reporter: “April is the heat, the ability, and the giving, and Marwan [Barghouti] is the stone known for its hardness, and each one of them is worthy of its name… On the 22nd anniversary of your forced exile in the occupation’s prisons, darkness flowers in pride and honor, just as April releases the fragrance of poppy, and the fresh wildflower fills you with pride with its pleasing aroma, and it grants us the reasons for joy and purity. Within the pride and glory that are always present, which already existed in the past, in the consciousness, the visible landscape, and the significance, there is something clearer than the July sun – the sacrifice of freedom, which is the highest level of sacrifice and the noble intent to give of yourself.”
[Official PA TV News, April 15, 2023]