Gershon Baskin tell Cathy Newman of Times Radio that the Israeli government faces an “inhuman dilemma” as a ground offensive could risk the lives of the hostages taken by Hamas.
Times Radio is a British digital radio station owned by News UK, part of the Murdoch media empire. It is jointly operated by Wireless Group (which News UK acquired in 2016), The Times and The Sunday Times.
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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.