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Barghouti is facing escalating abuse in Israeli jails, with three attacks reported in weeks according to his lawyer.
A dog was reportedly used against Barghouti during one assault in Megiddo prison, prompting concerns over prisoner safety.
Barghouti’s lawyer reported another assault during a transfer to Ganot prison the following day.
Activists and celebrities have publicly called for Barghouti’s release as part of a broader campaign.
Barghouti was convicted of murder during the second intifada and has spent years in detention, including periods in solitary confinement.
Israel has rejected repeated requests for Barghouti’s release in prisoner exchanges.
Supporters describe Barghouti as Palestine’s Nelson Mandela and part of a broader peacemaking effort.
Human rights concerns include food provisions and overall treatment of detainees in Israeli jails.
The case drew international attention on the anniversary of Barghouti’s imprisonment, linking it to global calls for his release.
Barghouti’s family fears for his safety amid public concerns over Israeli prison conditions.
The Guardian reports Barghouti's health has become a growing concern amid systemic abuse in detention.

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world1d ago

Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day with a two-minute nationwide siren that paused daily life.
Ceremonies at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem were led by President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The day honors the memory of six million Jews murdered during the Second World War, with wreaths and testimonies.
Global antisemitism concerns were highlighted, with 2025 antisemitic attacks cited as the highest in over 30 years.
The two-minute silence aimed to reinforce vigilance, education, and protection of Jewish communities.
The event linked Holocaust Remembrance Day to broader concerns about antisemitism worldwide.
Ceremonial activities included wreath-laying and survivor testimonies at Yad Vashem.
Israeli leaders emphasized education and remembrance for future generations.
The siren event occurred during a day of nationwide ceremonies and public observances.
Public transport and streets paused during the memorial, reflecting the national mood.
The observance linked past memory to current security and antisemitism threats.

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world23h ago

Archaeologists uncover an Iron Age burial quarry beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Researchers say the excavations occurred during renovations approved in 2019 under the church floor project.
The excavations are led by Francesca Romana Stasolla of Sapienza University with collaboration from multiple specialists.
The team found 2,000-year-old olive trees and grapevines indicating prior agricultural use near the burial area.
The excavation also yielded coins and pottery dating roughly to the 4th century.
Researchers say the discovery helps illuminate the site’s long religious and historical significance for Jerusalem.
Researchers will continue analysis for years to complete the full picture.
The Times of Israel reported the excavations were tied to renovations and ongoing debate among religious communities.
The team comprises geologists, archaeobotanists, and archaeozoologists collaborating with Rome.
The 19th-century floor was replaced as part of renovations agreed in 2019.

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