(Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) Yoni Ben Menachem - Marwan Barghouti, a principal figure behind the Second Intifada, who was sentenced to five life terms for his role in attacks against Israelis, believes his release from prison is imminent as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas. Barghouti poses a significant threat to Mahmoud Abbas' leadership of the Palestinian Authority. In 2011, the PA successfully blocked Barghouti's release as part of the Shalit prisoner exchange deal. There is also apprehension in the PA about the release of hundreds of Hamas militants into Judea and Samaria as part of the Israeli-Hamas deal, which could bolster Hamas and further destabilize the PA.
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