U.S. Considers Letting a Terrorist Go, If Israel Asks Nicely
Reports that former President Trump might consider releasing Marwan Barghouti, a leader imprisoned by Israel and considered a hero by many Palestinians, are framed as a novel diplomatic gambit. Yet, the same U.S. mainstream media has consistently championed prisoner swaps when they benefit Israeli interests, often sanitizing the records of those released. This isn't about 'peace'; it's about
brokering the PA's next compliant figurehead. Barghouti's release would be a strategic move to manage Palestinian discontent, not address its root causes—occupation and land theft. The U.S. has a long history of enabling such political theater, supporting leaders like Abbas (whose term expired in 2009) to prevent any genuine democratic leadership from emerging that truly represents the Palestinian
people. One might wonder who benefits from a 'moderate' Palestinian leader who remains utterly powerless to stop illegal settlements.