Source: Informed Comment
by Juan Cole
“Two hundred prominent literary, cultural and political figures have signed an open letter demanding the release from Israeli prison of Palestinian activist Marwan Barghouti. Barghouti 66, is widely thought to be one of the few figures who could unite the Palestinians and lead them to statehood. Israel has imprisoned him for 23 years after a trial most observers consider extremely flawed to say the least. Israel is apparently preparing to go on an execution spree against Palestinian prisoners, some of whom are held without charges or trial for indefinite periods of time. The star-studded list of signatories includes Margaret Atwood of ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ fame; Mark Ruffalo (a.k.a. the Incredible Hulk); Philip Pullman (author of ‘His Dark Materials’); Paul Simon, who knows a thing or two about bridges over troubled waters; Benedict Cumberbatch (a.k.a. Dr. Strange); Sting, who knows when someone’s watching you …” (12/03/25)
https://www.juancole.com/2025/12/luminaries-business-palestinian.html