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Jailed Palestinian leader's alliance could deal Fatah blow at ballot boxes

Marwan Barghouti and Nasser al-Qudwa's popularity present a serious challenge to President Mahmoud Abbas' ruling Fatah party, and could have implications that go beyond the legislative elections.

Palestinian West Bank Fatah leader Marwan Barghuti flanked by Israeli guards walks into a Tel Aviv court 20 May 2004.
Palestinian West Bank Fatah leader Marwan Barghuti flanked by Israeli guards walks into a Tel Aviv court, Israel, May 20, 2004. — Tal Cohen/AFP via Getty Images

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