Prominent Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti faces sharp criticism after he hugged a former Israeli foreign minister at a recent conference in Italy. Barghouti is being accused of betraying the Palestinians by "promoting normalization" with Israel. https://t.co/FiYW273BaF
— Gatestone Institute (@GatestoneInst) July 11, 2024
“…The smear campaign against Barghouti serves as a reminder of how Palestinian leaders and officials have radicalized their people against Israel to a point where it has become impossible, if not dangerous, even to be seen in the company of an Israeli Jew. Barghouti can only blame himself for the backlash he is facing for appearing together with Ben-Ami at the conference in Italy…”