Gershon Baskin believes that when we and our leaders begin to think about those people as human beings and as neighbors and not as the enemy, the situation on the ground will have a chance of improving and with it, the strategic options that decision-makers will face.
Gershon Baskin believes that Israel would be so much more attractive and worthy if his wishes could be fulfilled.
Gershon Baskin believes thta there has never really been a possibility for a Pax-Americana – neither Israel nor Palestine would or should accept an imposed solution to the conflict.
Gershon Baskin believes that almost every Palestinian believes until today that “resistance” is what will cause Israel to be chased out of the region without negotiations.
Gershon Baskin realizes that Lebanon is our neighbor and he hopes to one day visit Lebanon as a neighbor.
Gershon Baskin feels that we should, for the time being, go beyond the argument of one state, two states, three states or more and focus on creating economic equality and opportunities.
Gershon Baskin believes that Netanyahu must fall and we must move forward toward healing this country and building bridges between people, inside this country and between this country and the rest of the world.
Gershon Baskin speaking to more than 100 students at the Rothberg International School on the topic – “Gaza Tomorrow: Through the Eyes of Israel and Hamas: What do they want, What will they accept?”
Gershon Baskin fears that with each round of warfare, Hamas and the idea of Hamas grows stronger in the hearts and minds of the Palestinian people for standing up to mighty Israel and demonstrating a heroic willingness to die for the cause.
Gershon Baskin believes that a genuine and viable opposition to Netanyahu and his regime must demonstrate a pro-active engagement with Palestinians that will carry with it the ability to demonstrate to Israelis and Palestinians alike that we can re-embrace hope and declare the dawn of a new age.