Insights

Gershon Baskin thinks that Israelis and Palestinians need a Mandela and a deKlerk.

Gersshon Baskin feels that a majority of Palestinians want neither Fatah nor Hamas.

Gershon Baskin believes that if Israel is not prepared to allow the participation of east Jerusalem Palestinians in the Palestinian Authority elections, then it should place them in the voters’ registry for the upcoming Knesset elections.

Gershon Baskin explains why Israel needs a regime change and the people of Israel need to be liberated from 51 years of occupation and control over the Palestinian people.

Gershon Baskin proposes that Israel release the remaining ex-Palestinian prisoners, with the exception of those who broke the terms of their parole, and then perhaps the real negotiations will get underway.

Gershon Baskin believes that a prime minister with integrity and a moral compass would understand the ethical obligation to resign under such circumstances.

Gershon Baskin feels that the attempt to legalize the illegal is a blow to international law and legitimacy and, at the end of the day, contributes to the ultimate delegitimization of Israel as a nation that was founded by international legitimacy.

Gershon Baskin pledges to continue to work to build partnerships across conflict lines in the interests of all of us – on both sides of the lines.

Gershon Baskin feels that it is time to come up with a new strategy for Gaza.

Gershon Baskin feels that the occupation is the ultimate evil.