Marwan

Israeli forces raid al-Shifa hospital; U.S. confirms death of Marwan Issa

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JERUSALEM — Israel’s army said Monday it had killed a Hamas official inside Gaza City’s al-Shifa medical complex, an operation that unfolded as experts warned that the northern part of the enclave may already be in the grip of famine. The White House, meanwhile, confirmed that Marwan Issa, the deputy commander of Hamas’s military wing, … Read more

Hamas demands Israel release Marwan Barghouti, a man some Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela

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JERUSALEM — He’s viewed by some Palestinians as their Nelson Mandela, and he’s a prime candidate to become their president in the future. He’s also the highest-profile prisoner held by Israel. Now Marwan Barghouti’s freedom is at stake in cease-fire negotiations between Hamas and Israel. Hamas leaders demanded Friday that Israel release Barghouti, a leader … Read more