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Gershon Baskin believes that until now, Netanyahu has sacrificed the Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians on the altar of his political survival. This cannot last for long

Gershon Baskin believes that Instead of Israel and Hamas arguing about which of the hostages will be released in a partial deal, it would be better to end it with a complete and comprehensive deal – to end the war and return all the hostages.

Gershon Baskin wants to appeal to all of us, Israelis and Palestinians, to understand that we really only need one state to recognize the State of Palestine and that is Israel.

Gershon Baskin feels that without heavy pressure from Trump on Netanyahu, it is difficult to see how to end the war and return all the hostages.

Gershon Baskin believes that the primary condition for changing the situation is Gaza, is that the war must end and Israel must withdraw from Gaza and for that to happen, the hostages must be returned and Hamas must no longer control Gaza.

Gershon Baskin shares his insights regarding the nature of the negotiations, and claims that there has never been a situation like the one we are in and these negotiations are different from all previous negotiations.

Gershon Baskin feels that an Israel-Syria Golan Peace Park would make a genuine contribution to peace and prosperity by reducing conflict between the two countries and by creating a safe and secure space for communities promoting peaceful coexistence.

Gershon Baskin feels that what needs to happen is an end to the war, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, an end to the blockade on the Strip, and the release of all hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners according to an agreed-upon formula.

Gershon Baskin senses that now is the time for the people of Israel and the people of Palestine to create the Israeli-Palestinian Alliance for the Implementation of the Two States solution