Insights

Gershon Baskin feels that the first step toward beating despair is to build partnerships, one at a time, until our leaders catch up to us and lead us toward peace once again.

Gershon Baskin sincerely believes that our collective tragedy is that in the years to come we will probably see more of Netanyahu’s successes pile up.

Gershon Baskin feels that the enmity and fear that have deepened with the conflict have dehumanized the way that Israelis and Palestinians view each other.

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.