Insights

Gershon Baskin believes that there is no reason or justification to wait for our failed leaders to reach political agreements between them.

Gershon Baskin believes that Israel and many of its neighbors today share a common cause in limiting Iran’s power and influence, preventing the expansion and infiltration of Islamic State (IS), and in fighting terrorism.

Gershon Baskin believes that the voices of moderation on both sides of the Arab-Israeli conflict are dissipating and the belief that peace is even possible is all but disappearing.

Gershon Baskin shares his ideas on possible solutions regarding the status of Jerusalem, the biggest challenge in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Gershon Baskin believes that only through the development of renewed partnership can both leaders succeed in their primary tasks and missions.

Gershon Baskin believes that Israel’s most serious problem is its leadership crisis.

Gershon Baskin believes that life would be so much easier if we had nicer enemies, and that the first step of moving beyond the hatred, animosity and fear that exists on both sides is to reach a negotiated agreement.

Gershon Baskin shares his thoughts about Samir Kuntar.

Gershon Baskin thinks that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he still supports the two state solution, but he has done nothing to advance it.

Gershon Baskin asks how could we expect the Israeli public to think differently when no credible opposition has risen to challenge the absurdity of a situation which guarantees a continued lack of security and no hope for anything better?