Gershon Baskin played a key role in the release of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier captured and imprisoned by Hamas from 2006-2011. As we see hostages emerge from Hamas captivity, CNN speaks with Baskin on what could come next in the negotiations for the rest of those taken during the terrorist group’s attack on Israel on October 7.

Editor’s Note: Gershon is a Middle East Director of the International Communities Organization. He took part in negotiations for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. The views expressed here are his own.

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