Book Reviews
Contributions Towards Freeing Gilad Schalit
The Negotiator: Freeing Gilad Schalit from Hamas, is an intriguing book, and one that is factually documented.
The Negotiator: Freeing Gilad Schalit from Hamas, is an intriguing book, and one that is factually documented.
Gershon Baskin remains optimistic. He believes that Israeli-Palestinian peace is possible, the conflict is solvable and that negotiations can succeed only via a secret direct back channel. That is why he continues his efforts.
Baskin unpeels the layers that eventually lead to bringing Gilad Shalit home.
Gershon Baskin, the eternal peacemaker, believes there are pragmatists on both sides and he remains hopeful that Israelis and Palestinians can reach a peace agreement someday.
A fascinating, detailed account of the behind the scenes negotiations for Gilad Schalit’s release.
Gershon Baskin succeeded where others had failed. He was able to open a secret back channel with Hamas and brought Shalit’s captivity to a happy ending, after five years and four months, in exchange for 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.