The PA expresses apprehension regarding the potential success of the hostage deal and the release of Marwan Barghouti.
27 February 2024
The PA leadership opposes the release of Marwan Barghouti from prison due to his perceived challenge to the authority of Mahmoud Abbas.
There are concerns within the PA that the release of hundreds of Hamas military wing operatives, as part of an anticipated deal between Israel and Hamas, may destabilize the PA.
