Gershon Baskin, Middle East Director of the International Communities Organization, reflects on the latest developments in the Middle East as US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visits the region for more talks.
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Gershon Baskin senses that Israel’s prime minister is using antisemitism to cover up domestic scandals and exploiting the war for his own self-interest. He also criticises the Palestinian side, which must prepare the ground for elections postponed for far too long. Qatar's step back should be used to restart negotiations.