Gershon Baskin, who helped secure the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit more than a decade ago, has been in contact with Hamas since Saturday. Baskin, the Middle East Director of the International Communities Organization, talks to Lester Holt about what might factor into a deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages.
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Gershon Baskin senses that Israel’s prime minister is using antisemitism to cover up domestic scandals and exploiting the war for his own self-interest. He also criticises the Palestinian side, which must prepare the ground for elections postponed for far too long. Qatar's step back should be used to restart negotiations.