On Wednesday, activists attempted to erect a statue of Marwan Barghouti, a convicted Palestinian terrorist, in Parliament Square, London. Barghouti, who was sentenced to five life terms for his role in terrorist attacks during the Second Intifada, was a leader of the al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades. The statue was intercepted by police before it could be installed. The Free Marwan Now campaign, which organized the event, expressed their belief that Barghouti should be recognized alongside historical figures such as Oliver Cromwell, Benjamin Disraeli, and Nelson Mandela. They argue that, like Mandela, Barghouti was politically isolated and labeled a terrorist despite his contributions to civil rights. The campaign's Instagram post featured support from climate activist Greta Thunberg and actors Mark Ruffalo and Liam Cunningham, who echoed the sentiment that Barghouti deserves recognition for his fight for freedom. The activists' efforts have sparked debate over the portrayal of Barghouti, with supporters insisting on his innocence regarding the charges against him.