David Silverman
- Hamas is demanding that Israel releases Marwan Barghouti.
- Some Palestinians regard Barghouti as a heroic Nelson Mandela figure.
- He is serving five life sentences for his part in several deadly attacks on Israelis.
Hamas is demanding that Israel releases the high-profile Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti amid tense cease-fire talks, The Associated Press reported.
As the most well-known prisoner held by Israel and a potential future Palestinian president, Barghouti's freedom is at the center of negotiations.