Mustafa Barghouti, despite his reputation as a physician and political figure, has openly shown sympathies toward terrorist organizations like Hamas. By advocating for Hamas’s inclusion in the political process and downplaying their violent and extremist actions, Barghouti actively supports a group that is responsible for countless terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians. His stance directly undermines efforts for peace and security in the region, as he fails to condemn Hamas’s terrorism and instead shifts the blame to Israel.

Barghouti’s rhetoric suggests that Hamas’s actions are merely a “symptom” of the conflict, rather than acknowledging their role as a terrorist organization that seeks to destroy Israel. His refusal to condemn the group’s violent tactics, including suicide bombings and rocket attacks, makes it clear that he sympathizes with their cause. Barghouti’s position not only provides legitimacy to Hamas but also emboldens their agenda of terror and violence against the Israeli people.

By aligning himself with Hamas and advocating for their political participation, Barghouti is enabling terrorism. Those who support his views or follow his ideology risk being seen as sympathizers of terrorism.