Insights

Gershon Baskin believes that we should strive to foster intentional living together.

Gershon Baskin thinks that If there is any chance of saving the two-state solution then at least two things need to happen: Elections in Palestine and recognition of the State of Palestine.

Gershon Baskin feels that the situation in the Middle East requires cool minds and keen awareness that actions must be taken against those who incite and encourage the violence.

Gershon Baskin feels that It is essential that Palestinians in Jerusalem become empowered to play their role in their own future.

Gershon Baskin thinks that the Amnesty International report is a mirror of reality and even if the Israeli government rejects it, the reality remains with us and that is not changing.

Gershon Baskin shares his thoughts about how for the first time in decades, a true representative democratic election was held within a Palestinian political party,

Gershon Baskin shares his ideas on how ensure the return of the bodies of two soldiers and the return of two civilians presumed to be alive from the Hamas.

Gershon Baskin feels that urban renewal plans for Palestinians in east Jerusalem must begin with the freezing of existing demolition orders in the designated areas.

Gershon Baskin no longer hase a problem with the possibility of Israel being the state of all of its citizens – including all of the Palestinians – but he does’nt believe that is what the majority of Israelis want.

Gershon Baskin feels that Kenesset member Itamar Ben-Gvir is dangerous and should not be allowed to disrupt the legitimate center of Israel’s democracy.