Briefing with Fmr. Negotiator Gershon Baskin on Israel Hamas Hostage Talks - September 1, 2024

Gershon Baskin, veteran Middle East negotiator, on the Israel-Hamas conflict, reveals insider information on potential hostage deals, criticizes current military strategies, and proposes a path to peace.

Learn about the complexities of negotiating with Hamas, the risks facing Israeli hostages, and why a two-state solution might be the only way forward.

Baskin also shares his views on Israeli politics and why he decided to go public with sensitive information.

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[debraszentgyorgyi]

Israel released Sinwar in a hostage release deal....look what happened.

[henri-]

Claim to fame: worst hostage deal in history.

[libby_chmiel]

Is this guy negotiating for Israel or Hamas?

[doriswhyte]

Shalom, thank you for the news and discussion. I’m afraid I have to disagree with Mr Baskin, the terrorists in Gaza don’t want a deal and are very happy to keep on murdering people including Gazans. Unfortunately he complains that people the army weren’t there when the terrorists broke through the border on Oct 7th but previously said that he IDF don’t need to physically be in the Philadelphi corridor. No I’m afraid he is mistaken in his view. Dee

[Remik]

This guy suggests to surrender to all Hamas’ demands and simply capitulate and then hostages would be free. What’s is the great idea behind that?

[diandenmark]

I'm glad you aren't giving up, Gershon.

[brendatenorio]

Gershon is a gift to people around the world who grasp and value peace and security. Life.

[deryck-krtl]

isreal who are really from europe needs to give back the indigenous people their land

[theghost]

Mr. Baskin seems too emotional about this topic. He should not take things personal.

[James-thd]

Well freeing hostages is important, how do you plan on preventing them from taking more hostages.

[brendatenorio]

Security for Palestinians is independent country and peace. Same for Israel.

[ronarubin]

He is so pathetic. I've heard him speak before. Gilad deal was terrible deal.

[deryck-krtl]

y'all will make the same mistake again because the seeds for that conflict have already been sowed and listerning to you two speak i can see why!

[ak]

He's a nice guy. He means well. But com on, he's been holding thousands of feel-good meetings with Palestinians over the years and their leaders are still Sinway/Maaschal and Abbas. He talks. peace but there is zero evidence of Palestianian peace marches and protests. Adn what will he offer for his good society for Gazans? Guns to protect themselves from remaining Hamas guys? This guy never left America.

[YB-okny]

He boasts to be friends with Hamas leaders. Wondering what he told them leading to last year. Watch his interview on light unto the nations. He prioritises Palestinians over Israelis. Seriously, he was used by them and obviously is pro Hamas. He commented how rude it was that how a dare a particular PM didn’t speak to Yasser Arafat. Seriously, Yasser Arafat was the cause of so much grief in Israel. This guy is a Hamas spokesman. Why is he allowed to live in Israel. He cares more for his friends lives, than Israeli lives. Watch his interview on light unto the nations. How come he doesn’t mention that 80% of his friends want the end of Israel. This guy is not Israel’s friend. If this guy was who he’s trying to portray, with the government be using him in some aspect. Obviously not because they made it a mistake already.

[brendatenorio]

Is Israel a free and democratic state still?

[dvoravithanovsky]

I would be careful before blaming hamas of killing hostages. The only side with h interest and track record of killing their own hostages is Israel. Were the bodies examine e by an international body? NO. Does the accusation fit string of israeli lies+ YES. Does hamas benefit from killing hostages? NO. Does netanyahu beneft from killing hostages? YES

[JoeltheTimeTraveller]

Gaza Buyout
If every Gazan was given $15, 000 and every Arab country given $15, 000 per Gazan they accepted, then Gazans could leave the enclave through Egypt and no longer be subject to Hamas rule.

[brendatenorio]

Press Club anchors perspective and underpinning is how do we take the cake and eat it too.

[brendatenorio]

Think East and West Germany. Think South Africa. Think Ireland etc