Footage circulating on social media shows Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunting prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti inside his cell, sparking condemnation from Palestinian officials and rights groups. Barghouti, a senior leader within the Fatah faction, has been held in solitary confinement since October 2023 and was convicted in 2002 for his role in attacks that killed Israeli civilians. The video marks Barghouti's first public appearance in years, with his family and supporters criticizing the minister's behavior as humiliating and provocative. The incident has reignited debate over Barghouti's imprisonment and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with calls for accountability and respect for prisoner rights.

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