James Sorene of Hadiyun: a weekly podcast from BICOM, an independent British think tank producing research and analysis to increase understanding of Israel and the Middle East in the UK, interviews Gershon Baskin.
Gershon Baskin hopes that his positive interaction between Ahed Tamimi, her family and Israelis who also want to live in peace will steer her anger and her energies into a positive struggle.
Gershon Baskin believes that the new law solidifies Israel as a state with a large minority that has formally erased the illusion or the dream of equality.
Gershon Baskin thinks that Barak may be the only person in Israel who in these times could beat Netanyahu – and that is the most important thing for Israel right now.
Gershon Baskin thinks that the challenge to Israel’s democracy has been ongoing, with significant improvements as well as infringements of civil rights happening throughout its history.
Gershon Baskin feels that the complexity of the issues in the Middle East require for them to be dealt with within the immediate region by the main actors in a way that enables cooperation and fosters security and stability.
Gershon Baskin feels that we need to go beyond words, we must go beyond dialogue and we must all relearn how to take the baby steps necessary for walking forward.
Gershon Baskin believes that the days of reckoning will come. It is not about politics. It is not about political parties. It is about values. It is about morals. It is about ethics. It is about identity and it is about the soul of our nation.
Gershon Baskin is promoting the most open challenge to the status quo of Jerusalem.
Gershon Baskin thinks that Russia can help to level a very unleveled playing field between Israel and Palestine.