The family of Marwan Barghouti, the most prominent Palestinian prisoner, reported that he has been subjected to physical violence three times in one month while incarcerated in Israel. Arab Barghouti expressed his shock after hearing from his father's lawyer about the assaults, which allegedly involved Israeli prison guards. In response, the Israeli Prison Service (IPS) denied the accusations, claiming the allegations are false and baseless.

Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences due to his role in planning attacks during the second intifada, was arrested 24 years ago. Polls suggest he remains the most popular Palestinian leader despite being behind bars, where he is viewed as a symbol of hope and unity for many Palestinians, akin to Nelson Mandela.

Recent reports have indicated a spike in claims of abuse against Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons following the recent escalation in conflict. Human rights organizations attribute this to a systematic policy, stressing that such conditions have been exacerbated by calls from some Israeli officials for harsher treatment of Palestinian prisoners.

Barghouti has been in solitary confinement for two-and-a-half years and has previously suffered significant injuries while incarcerated, raising alarms about inmate welfare within Israeli detention facilities.