"Life Comes First": Israeli Peace Activists Condemn War on Gaza, Demand Ceasefire Deal
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Published 2024-06-10
Four Israeli hostages have returned to their families after Israel's deadly raid on the Nuseirat refugee camp that killed at least 274 Palestinians. All four hostages were in good medical condition. As Israel's war on Gaza continues unabated, families and supporters of many of the remaining hostages see the Israeli government's refusal to negotiate for a ceasefire as a barrier to their loved ones' safe return. "I already lost my parents, and I don't want [anyone] to be in the position I am," says Maoz Inon, whose parents were killed in the Hamas attack on October 7. Inon is a supporter of an "all for all" exchange, in which all surviving Israeli hostages would be returned to Israel in exchange for the release of the thousands of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli detention before and after October 7. We also speak with Israeli entrepreneur Ami Dar, who says it's only a matter of time before some kind of peace agreement ends the war, making further delay "Just do the damn deal," Dar says.
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Ban AIPAC. Keep money for American FAMILIES in Need
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Dear Maoz, I respect your parents who raised you well. I wish more Israeli’s had your kind of compassion.
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Maoz Inon deserves huge credit for his stance. Blessed are the peacemakers.
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All respect to Maoz, and really sorry for his terrible loss.
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I want all the Israeli hostages to go home, and I want Palestinian prisoners to go home. I want people to live as equals. Why do Palestinians have to be under the boot of Israelis? It's heart-breaking.
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This man has more legitimacy than any politician ever had in his life.
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1776 : Independence from England 2024 : Independence from IsraeI
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ISRAELI enjoy universal healthcare coverage AMERICANS do not. who needs most to keep their TAX money for internal needs?
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A kind and sane man who lost parents in attacks. One of very few
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My admiration to Mr Moaz for his courage to value human life on all sides despite loosing his own parents to Hamas attack. ❤
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Hats off to this sensible person ❤️ free Palestine 🇵🇸
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Praise to Maoz Inon. His entreaty is powerful and moved me.
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“They’ve been exacting revenge for October 7th, 2023 since 1948!”
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PERMANENT CEASEFIRE NOW IT'S OUR VOTE Thank you 🌹
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If BRIBERY is a criminal act for all employees , likewise it should be a criminal offense for the LOBBYISTs and lawmakers/congressmen.
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What a wnderful man you are Moaz you are right, your parents deserved better and I am sorry for your loss. We all deserve better, the Israeli and the Palestinians
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It's refreshing and encouraging to see two Israelis display humanity.
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Fortunately, there are also reasonable people. Even in Israel. Thank you. ❤
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His statements, paraphrased: there is no excuse for this suffering, the pain, the agony.....I don't want no human being to be in the position I am in....resolve conflict through dialogue. What a beautiful soul!
