As Israel now openly approaches [9] a genocidal threshold [10] in Gaza, it is clear that the hostages held by Hamas have been sacrificed [11] to the end of collective vengeance on the Palestinian people. In Episode 198 [12] of the CounterVortex podcast [13], Bill Weinberg echoes urgent demands for a ceasefire [14], and also notes the "all-for-all [15]" solution now being advanced by the families [16] of the hostages—all Israelis held by Hamas for all Palestinians held by Israel, many of whom have been detained for years without charge [17]. First put forth [18] by Mustafa Barghouti [19] of the secular-left Palestinian National Initiative [20], this proposal holds hope for a step back from the brink, recognizing the humanity of both "sides."
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