Hardline Pragmatists
a real, genuine agreement which is implementable, in the spirit of the Arab revolts, the Hamas regime in Gaza will either make much more rapid changes and reforms or the people of Gaza will send them packing
a real, genuine agreement which is implementable, in the spirit of the Arab revolts, the Hamas regime in Gaza will either make much more rapid changes and reforms or the people of Gaza will send them packing
I wonder if Assad might consider converting to Judaism? He could make aliyah. We could sure use his type here.
If the current Israeli government is not prepared to take the political steps that would enable a real peace process that would be sure to lead to economic growth, then at least the government should make good on its promise of “economic peace” and figure out what Israel can do to ensure that we won’t have economic riots right next door to us.
Baskin explored how his secret back channel negotiations between the Israeli Government and Hamas contributed to the release of the soldier Gilad Shalit and of Palestinian prisoners.
We all need to chose our political activism, and mine is aimed at helping Netanyahu to find the road to peace.
This amazing outpouring of support for a Jewish, democratic and peaceful Israel is a remarkable boost for the soul.
Gershon Baskin shares his ideas about the Prospects For The Two State Solution at the Britain Israel Communications & Research Centre.
The Chinese say that crises create opportunities. The Israeli-Palestinian track certainly is in need of a new opportunity. Without it, the current crisis between the parties will definitely deepen and become much more dangerous.
One thing Gershon Baskin seems sure of — thanks to his years of torturous negotiations on behalf of the Israeli government — is that it’s still possible to negotiate with the (Hamas) terrorist group.
Baskin tells his riveting story about how one man and civil society could accomplish something that eluded governments worldwide.