Barghouti Emerges as Key Figure in Palestinian Statehood Prospects

US President Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace deal for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which Hamas has yet to respond to and which faces uncertainty even within Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's cabinet. The deal controversially conditions Palestinian self-determination on compliance with extensive reforms and disarmament demands, while Netanyahu publicly denies any Israeli commitment to a Palestinian state. Meanwhile, Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah party are losing popular support amid accusations of corruption and political stagnation. Across the US, the pro-Palestine student movement is gaining momentum, highlighted by the documentary "The Encampments," which underscores the power of storytelling in opposing Israeli actions in Gaza and confronting attempts to label anti-war protests as antisemitic. Internationally, the question of Palestinian statehood remains contentious, with many countries recognizing Palestine and international law challenging Israel's claims over occupied territories, calling into question the relevance of past accords such as Oslo. Historical revolutionary solidarity, exemplified by the 1960 meeting of Malcolm X and Fidel Castro in Harlem, continues to inspire contemporary struggles for Palestinian liberation and broader movements against oppression.