Alona Ferber

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Anatomy of an intervention

Based on a draft proposal by Gershon Basin, Israel’s 12th prime minister and a former Palestinian foreign minister have agreed to work together for peace, for whatever that’s worth

By Alona Ferber, 2 yearsSeptember 11, 2024 ago

Interviews

Netanyahu and Hamas are playing politics over a Gaza truce

Gershon Baskin senses that it is personal interest of Netanyahu to prolong the war,

By Alona Ferber, 2 yearsMay 8, 2024 ago

Interviews

Gershon Baskin: “There’s only one way to bring all the hostages back alive”

Gershon Baskin shares on what it will take to secure the return of those held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

By Alona Ferber, 2 yearsNovember 6, 2023 ago

Alona Ferber is the editor of the New Statesman's Spotlight policy section and supplement. She writes on policy and politics, including her specialist coverage of Israel, and conducts interviews with major public figures.

Anatomy of an intervention

Netanyahu and Hamas are playing politics over a Gaza truce

Gershon Baskin: “There’s only one way to bring all the hostages back alive”