A living hub for the people of Palestine — those who shaped it, and those who stood with it.

Suggest a profile
Portrait of Nael Albarghouthi

Nael Albarghouthi

Longest-serving Palestinian political prisoner; symbol of resilience and struggle.

Born
1957
Born in
Kobar, West Bank, Palestine
Read Nael’s storyAsk about Nael

Why Nael is here

Nael Albarghothi's prolonged imprisonment and relentless spirit make him an emblematic figure in the Palestinian struggle for freedom and human rights.

Their story

Nael Albarghouthi, born in the West Bank village of Kobar, is known for being the longest-serving Palestinian political prisoner. His incarceration spans several decades, reflecting the ongoing conflict and human rights issues in the region.

In pictures

Milestones

The moments that shaped Nael’s path.

  1. 1978

    Arrest in 1978

    Albarghothi was first arrested and handed a life term plus 18 years in prison.

  2. 2011

    Release in 2011

    He was released in a prisoner swap deal between the Palestinian resistance and Israel.

  3. 2014

    Rearrest in 2014

    Albarghothi was rearrested and sentenced to 30 months in jail, with his life sentence plus 18 years later reinstated.

  4. 2009

    Guinness World Record in 2009

    Recognized as the world’s longest-serving political prisoner.

  5. Marriage to Eman Nafe

    After his release, Albarghothi married Eman Nafe, who also spent 10 years in Israeli prison.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Symbol of Palestinian Struggle

    His prolonged imprisonment has made him a symbol of the Palestinian struggle for self-determination.

  2. Advocacy for Prisoners' Rights

    His case has drawn attention to the plight of Palestinian political prisoners.

  3. Inspiration for Resilience

    Albarghothi's resilience in the face of long-term imprisonment inspires many.

  4. Focus on Human Rights Violations

    His story highlights human rights violations under the Israeli occupation.

  5. Representation of Palestinian Identity

    His struggle and resilience represent the broader Palestinian identity and their fight for freedom.

Ask about Nael

Curious about something? An AI guide answers from Nael’s profile.

Nael’s guide AI

Answers come from Nael’s profile on this page. It isn’t Nael, and it can make mistakes.

What would you like to know about Nael?

Ask in your own words about Nael’s early life, work, the moments that shaped them, or their legacy. The guide answers only from this profile, so if something isn’t covered, it will tell you.

AI-generated from this profile. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an addition.

Spot a mistake?

We check every correction against sources before we change a profile. Tell us what’s wrong with Nael’s story and, if you can, where you read it. How we check

Keep exploring

More faces from Resistance

All 30 in Resistance