Samuel N. Gilbert
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Counter Punch·August 16, 2013

Prisoners for Peace

Palestine & Israel
On Tuesday August 13th, 26 “low risk” Palestinian prisoners were released to their families by the Israeli government, a “gesture of good faith” made by Israeli Primer Minster Netanyahu to President Abbas amidst the peace talks that are set to...
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