Fadwa Barghouti Sends Message to Trump: "Help Him"

SadaNews - Fadwa Barghouti, the wife of Marwan Barghouti, a leader in the Fatah movement, called on U.S. President Donald Trump to work towards the release of her husband, after Trump stated that he would "make a decision" regarding the case.

Fadwa Barghouti said in a statement to Time magazine: "Mr. President, there is a true partner waiting for you - someone who can help achieve the shared dream of just and lasting peace in the region. For the freedom of the Palestinian people and the peace of future generations, help release Marwan Barghouti."

Trump made his remarks during an interview with Time when asked if he would support the release of Barghouti, who has long been seen by Palestinians and some diplomats as a potential leader.

He said: "I literally faced this question about 15 minutes before your call. That was the question. That was my question for today. So I will make a decision."

Barghouti, who is 66 years old, has been imprisoned in Israeli jails since 2002 and was sentenced in 2004 to five life terms.

Trump, who has been credited with efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, faces a more complex task of shaping a governance framework for the nearly two million residents of Gaza in the post-war phase.