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The Times Of India
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‘Netanyahu Is Lying…’: Ex-Israeli Mediator Drops Bombshell On PM’s Philadelphi Stance

Gershon Baskin has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of blocking a potential deal with Hamas that could end the war in weeks and lead to the release of hostages.

By The Times of India, 2 yearsSeptember 5, 2024 ago
Democracy Now
Interviews

Fmr. Israeli Hostage Negotiator Gershon Baskin Slams Netanyahu for Blocking Ceasefire Deal

Gershon Baskin shares with Amy Goodman of Democracy Now his thoughts regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he calls for all remaining stakeholders, including Hamas, the United States and Israeli protesters, to increase pressure on the defiant prime minister.

By Amy Goodman, 2 yearsSeptember 4, 2024 ago
The Wire
Interviews

Netanyahu is a Drunk Driver in Government, I Have a Deal With Hamas That Can Work

In an interview to Karan Thapar for The Wire, Gershon Baskin spelt out the details of a deal he has worked out with Hamas for the release of all 101 hostages, dead or alive, the end of the war, a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the agreed release of Palestinian prisoners by name and number.

By Karan Thapar, 2 yearsSeptember 4, 2024 ago
The Jerusalem Press Club
Interviews

Then and Now: Negotiations with the Hamas during the Shalit Era and in 2023-24

Gershon Baskin shares with the Jerusalem Press Club his insights regarding the similarities and the differences regarding the Negotiations with the Hamas during the Gilad Shalit Era (2006-2011) and currently in 2023-24.

By Jerusalem Press Club, 2 yearsSeptember 1, 2024 ago
CNN
Interviews

How the News of the Deaths of the Hostages Impact the Negotiations for a Ceasefire

Gershon Baskin shares with Alex Marquardt of CNN how the news of the deaths of the hostages impact the negotiations for a ceasefire.

By Alex Marquardt, 2 yearsSeptember 1, 2024 ago
Al Jazeera
Interviews

There are Not a Lot of Reasons for Optimism

Gershon Baskin shares with Al-Jazeera his thoughts regarding the possibilities for success of the current round of cease-fire/hostage release talks

By Al Jazeera Media Network, 2 yearsAugust 24, 2024 ago
Channel 4 News
Interviews

Chances of Israel-Hamas deal are ‘very slim’, says Israeli hostage negotiator

Gershon Baskin shares how likely it is that we’ll get a deal between Israel and Hamas.

By Cathy Newman, 2 yearsAugust 21, 2024 ago
Americans for Peace Now
Interviews

Mediation, Negotiation, and Ultimatums: the Mechanics of a Ceasefire Deal

Gershon Baskin discusses with Americans for Peace Now his views regarding the new round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Doha involving officials from Israel, Qatar, the United States, and Egypt.

By Americans for Peace Now, 2 yearsAugust 21, 2024 ago
i24
Interviews

The Gaps between the Hamas and Israel

Gershon Baskin shares with i24 News his perspectives on the gaps between the positions of the Hamas and Israel.

By i24NEWS, 2 yearsAugust 18, 2024 ago
Knesset Channel 99
Interviews

Will There be an Agreement to release Hostages this Weekend?

Gershon Baskin shares with Israel’s Knesset TV program his ideas regarding the incentives that the Hamas has to conclude an agreement to release Hostages.

By Ya'akov Eilon, 2 yearsAugust 14, 2024 ago

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The Negotiator: Freeing Gilad Shalit from Hamas

The Negotiator: Freeing Gilad Shalit from Hamas
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In 2006, Gilad Schalit was kidnapped by a group of Gaza militants. Decades of animosity and distrust thwarted any attempt at a prisoner exchange. THE NEGOTIATOR is the firsthand account of Gershon Baskin, who made it his mission to liberate Gilad Schalit. Baskin drew on his ties to Hamas to create a secret back channel and succeeded where official mediators had failed, paving the way for the deal that brought Gilad home.
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In Pursuit of Peace in Israel & Palestine


In his latest book, In Pursuit of Peace in Israel & Palestine, Gershon Baskin reveals how relations in the Middle East are based on justified fear, influenced by lack of human contact and reinforced by continued violence that solidify patterns of thinking and behavior that negatively influence public policies.

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Freeing Gilad: The Secret Back Channel

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"Free Gilad" is the story of an unprecedented secret communication channel developed by Gershon Baskin developed that made a decisive contribution towards the release of Gilad Shalit.
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