Articles by Peter Beaumont:

Israel is bound by its own logic of escalation

Posted on: 17 Nov 2012

Gershon Baskin points out that the timing of of placing Israeli armour close to Gaza’s border for an expected invasion is peculiar and alleges that Jabari was preparing to sign a formal ceasefire plan when he was killed.

Israel PM’s family link to Hamas peace bid

Posted on: 01 Mar 2009

Baskin, who has a long background in encouraging Israeli-Palestinian contacts, believes that the failure to pursue the overtures was a lost opportunity that contributed to the outbreak of conflict.

Israel PM’s family link to Hamas peace bid

Posted on: 01 Mar 2009

Gershon Baskin was at the centre of attempts to open negotiations, in touch with senior members of Hamas, Israeli officials and Olmert, via the member of his family.

Where now for the Israeli peace movement?

Posted on: 03 Feb 2009

Peter Beaumont talks to Gershon Baskin and other leftwing Israelis about the impact of the Gaza conflict on upcoming elections

From Gaza to Jerusalem: the impact of war on the Israeli election

Posted on: 03 Feb 2009

In meetings with Hamas figures, arranged through texts, calls and emails, Baskin established a kind of one-way channel of communication to the office of Israel’s prime minister