(Ha'aretz) - Mohammed Dahlan has reportedly demanded that, as part of a future cease-fire accord, Israel free Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, who is currently on trial for murder and conspiracy, Israel Radio reported Tuesday. Dahlan's list of demands includes freeing his former aide, Muhsein Abu Mutlek, from prison, and granting a pardon to PA General Security Chief Tawfik Tarawi, wanted by Israel for alleged complicity in terror attacks. Dahlan also wants Israel to agree to his granting authority to Gaza Preventative Security Chief Rashid Abu Shbak, also under Israeli suspicion over alleged terror ties.
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