Gershon Baskin hopes that when political peace between Israel and Palestine is achieved perhaps the prophecy of Isaiah will come true: “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”
Gershon Baskin feels that Israel should take responsibility and to confront guilt.
Gershon Baskin feels that without heavily armed Israeli police presence during Ramadan, the Palestinians there would be free to celebrate and party into the wee hours before their new fast begins.
Gershon Baskin shares his vision of a final, lasting and comprehensive Israeli-Palestinian peace for this generation and for the generations of the future.
Gershon Baskin describes what the Palestinians are fighting for – a place that they can call their own, in which their identity is recognized and they take and give their identity to the piece of land on which they have always lived.
Gershon Baskin believes that we should strive to foster intentional living together.
Gershon Baskin thinks that If there is any chance of saving the two-state solution then at least two things need to happen: Elections in Palestine and recognition of the State of Palestine.
Gershon Baskin feels that the situation in the Middle East requires cool minds and keen awareness that actions must be taken against those who incite and encourage the violence.
Gershon Baskin feels that It is essential that Palestinians in Jerusalem become empowered to play their role in their own future.
Gershon Baskin thinks that the Amnesty International report is a mirror of reality and even if the Israeli government rejects it, the reality remains with us and that is not changing.