even contemplating the release of this mass murderer is sheer insanity. barghouti should never be released, not for any reason. obama should stop interfering in israel's internal affairs. it is absolutely outrageous that the obama regime demands the release of convicted mass murdering terrorists from israel in order to satisfy their own agendas.

I'd buy into that

How many times they refused Pollard.

Abbas is a sniveling weasel to ask Obama such a request. If Obama even mentions the subject to Bibi, Bibi should walk away from the talks. There is no connection between barghouti and Pollard. I'm sure Pollard would rather die in prison than be the cause of Barghouti's release. Barghouti is not part of the talks. Forget he exists. He will never see freedom as long as Israel exists.

The President of the United States of America, can get Israel to agree to this very easily by offering to free Jonathan Pollard in exchange for releasing Marwan Barghouti. I think both sides could present this as a Political victory to their peoples.

Never release him!! He's a cutthroat murderer. He should be executed. Too bad Israel doesn't have the death penalty.

this man has Blood on his hands....and will likely have more blood on his hands

So armed resistance against nazi soldiers was terror too.

A man who will not release a spy from a friendly country after 25 years in prison is in no position to ask for the release of a man convicted to 3 life terms in prison for terrorism and murder of three individuals.

You have a twisted notion about what resistance is. Your Arab lover should set you straight, LOL.

He is new blood--he's spent a lifetime in prison and I think he'll be a better fit for Israel to deal with. He's very popular and if he's on the right track and recognizes Israel as the home of the Jewish People he can govern.If this proves wrong then back in the CAN he goes.Personally, I think he's very bright and has a lot of charisma.

have anything but terrorists, crooks, murderers to suggest as leaders?

To be Honest Sharon a great warrior was a disaster as Prime Minister. .How many Killed by Terror under his Tenure. Another Tough Leader ought to have been elected with massive Terrorist prevention Capacity Attacking and Defending .Barghouti can't Deliver either and will make Israelis Enraged .

Not surprised in the slightest. ME crew always comes runnin' to the big dog lookin' for some bone to be tossed their way. Posibility here for Obama as Grand Lord of Decision to play both groups of ME knuckleheads to US advantage and agenda. Yes, if worked carefully with some finesse, opportunity is here for us in this mutual Pali & Israeli begging for Barghouti & Pollard to further our US goals. Excellent...............let's see how those in DC decide to finally work this gift scenario.