Campaign to 'free Palestinian hostages' in Israeli jails gains momentum

A campaign demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails is gaining momentum, with large demonstrations held in London, Paris, and Athens. Protesters are calling for the freedom of more than 9,100 Palestinians, including women and children, and are denouncing Israel's use of torture, arbitrary arrest, and inhumane treatment. The campaign highlights the case of political prisoner Marwan Barghouti, whose conditions have reportedly worsened since the start of the war on Gaza. Human rights organizations also report that dozens of Palestinians from Gaza are being detained in an underground facility where they are cut off from the outside world.