By Amira Hass : A thorn in the Shin Bet's side
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Title:Barghouthi holds a mirror to the face of Israel`s occupation...
Name:Sarah
City: JeruaslemState:
...and this is why he poses such a threat to the Israeli authorities, who fear the exposure of the true nature of the occupation by a man respected in Palestine, Israel and worldwide as a veteran peace activist, a leader of the non-violence movement in Palestine, a key figure in Palestinian civil society, and as a man who has struggled to promote democracy and national unity in Palestine.

The cheap slander posted by some readers above is proof that only by resorting to brazen lies can such readers attempt to undermine his standing and achievements.