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Marwan Barghouti changed his mind. AGAIN.

NOW he is a candidate to become the new leader of the Palestinian Authority.

Being in prison is the PERFECT PLOY. It would not be the first time that a prisoner ran for election. Or won. And if Barghouti actually won, it would be a sharp slap in the face to Israel.

This is the second time he is running. He withdrew his candidacy last week, insisting he wanted a SINGLE CANDIDATE from the Fatah party in the election.

NOW, he wants to be that candidate.

It is a brilliant tactical move on his part: IF he wins he will be a Nelson Mandela character and that will force Israel to deal with him very differently.

He'll need to be treated like a world leader NOT a terrorist a prisoner or convict.

He is more popular than any other person IN OR OUT of the region.
He symbolizes disdain for Israel and embraces Palestinian pride at the same time. His popular support is grounded in his style and image as "ONE OF THE PEOPLE."

Marwan Barghouti is the PERFECT candidate for the Palestinian people.

I met him numerous times. Someone is his office must be reading my columns!