According to Jerusalem Post, In a personal revelation that has captivated public attention, Miss Palestine 2023, Aseel Qawasmi, has confirmed she is married to the son of Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Fatah figure serving multiple life sentences in Israel for murder.
Qawasmi, a 27-year-old model and architect who won her title in a ceremony held in Bethlehem, shared the news in a recent interview.
She is married to Qassam Barghouti and the couple has a young son together.
The confirmation clarifies longstanding public speculation about her relationship status, which was not highlighted during her pageant campaign.
The marriage connects a symbol of Palestinian cultural pride to a deeply influential, yet controversial, political family.
Marwan Barghouti, the bride’s father-in-law, is often described as a leader of both Fatah terrorist factions during the Second Intifada and is convicted on five counts of murder.
Despite his imprisonment, he remains a potent political symbol and is frequently mentioned as a potential future Palestinian leader.
In her statement, Qawasmi directly addressed the connection, stating, “Miss Palestine was married, had child with son of Fatah terrorist Marwan Barghouti.
The announcement has sparked mixed reactions online, with some celebrating the union and others criticizing the glamour of a pageant being linked to a figure associated with political violence.
Qawasmi has used her platform to advocate for Palestinian women and children, often focusing on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Her supporters argue that her personal life is separate from her public role as a cultural ambassador.
The news ensures that her tenure as Miss Palestine will be viewed through a lens that intertwines national representation with the complex and often painful tapestry of Palestinian politics.
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