Abbas’ advisor wants terrorists Marwan Barghouti and Ahmad Sa'adat released
Mahmoud Al-Habbash: "The right of all Palestinian and Arab prisoners (i.e. terrorists) in Israeli prisons [is] to enjoy freedom. The release of prisoners is a genuine right of the Palestinian people and the prisoners. We see the release of all prisoners, leaders, symbols, faction and organization leaders as a priority for the Palestinian people and the Palestinian leadership... We do not see the possibility of achieving true peace as long as there is a Palestinian or Arab prisoner in Israeli prisons... We oppose the expulsion of any Palestinian and completely reject the imposition of a condition of deporting prisoners outside the homeland. This is their genuine right. We want all Palestinian prisoners [released]… Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Sa'adat (i.e., terrorists), [and] all the great Palestinian prisoners who are leaders and symbols of the Palestinian national movement are a main demand of the Palestinian people."
[PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas' Advisor on Religious Affairs and Islamic Relations Mahmoud Al-Habbash, YouTube channel, Oct. 9, 2025]