The wife of imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has urged Donald Trump to push for her husband’s release after the U.S. President said he would “make a decision” on the matter.

“Mr. President, a genuine partner awaits you—one who can help fulfill the dream we share of just and lasting peace in the region,” Fadwa Barghouti said in a statement to TIME. “For the sake of freedom for the Palestinian people and peace for all future generations, help release Marwan Barghouti.”

Trump made the comment in an interview with TIME when asked about whether he would support freeing Barghouti, who has long been seen by Palestinians and some diplomats as a potential unifying leader. “I am literally being confronted with that question about 15 minutes before you called. That was the question.

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