US President Donald Trump has declared that he may push for the release of the “Palestinian Nelson Mandela” – the most famous prisoner being held in Israel – in a tacit, if surprising, acknowledgement that he could be the only leader capable of unifying his people.

Marwan Barghouti is only in prison in Israel because he is a “symbol” who can unite the Palestinians, a former top Israeli diplomat told The i Paper , adding that Trump and Europe both had roles to play in pressing for his release.

Trump is considering putting pressure on Israel to free Barghouti, far and away the most popular Palestinian politician, who is serving multiple life sentences in prison, having been convicted in 2004 for planning attacks that led to five civilians being killed in Israel. New Feature

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