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Baskin, Gershon

Former Israeli Hostage Negotiator Reveals Plan to End War on Gaza in Three Weeks

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A former Israeli hostage negotiator, Gershon Baskin, has come forward with a proposal to end the war on Gaza within three weeks. Baskin, known for his role in negotiating the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in 2011, claims that Hamas has agreed to the terms of his proposal, which includes an end to Israeli presence in Gaza, the release of all Israeli hostages, and the release of an unspecified number of Palestinians in Israeli prisons.

Baskin's plan has been met with skepticism, as the Israeli government has shown no willingness to compromise on its demands. The war has been ongoing for months, with both sides holding diametrically opposed positions. Baskin has urged Hamas to announce their decision on the proposal, and has notified various parties, including the Qataris, Egyptians, and US officials, of the plan.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gershon Baskin, a former Israeli hostage negotiator, has proposed a plan to end the war on Gaza within three weeks.
  • Baskin's plan includes an end to Israeli presence in Gaza, the release of all Israeli hostages, and the release of an unspecified number of Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
  • Hamas has allegedly agreed to the terms of the proposal, but Baskin has urged them to announce their decision.
  • The Israeli government has shown no willingness to compromise on its demands, with Prime Minister Netanyahu stating that he will not make an agreement with Hamas that ends the war.
  • The war has been ongoing for months, with both sides holding diametrically opposed positions.
  • Baskin has notified various parties, including the Qataris, Egyptians, and US officials, of the plan.
  • Baskin claims that the US could have put an end to the war within a week if it wanted to, and is urges the US to "scrap the bad plan that they hope to develop" and accept the three-week plan instead.
  • Israel is reportedly planning to reoccupy Gaza, with Netanyahu drawing up plans for new Israeli settlements in the territory.

Statistics:

  • Three weeks: The timeframe proposed by Baskin for the end of the war on Gaza.
  • 45 days: The timeframe proposed by the US for Israel's gradual withdrawal from Gaza's "populated areas".
  • 2011: The year that Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was released, with Baskin playing a role in the negotiations.
  • 7 October: The date when Baskin claimed to have been contacted by family members of Israeli hostages for the first time.
  • Three months: The timeframe over which US President Joe Biden's three-phase proposal has been negotiated.

Sources:

  • Anadolu: An interview with Gershon Baskin, a former Israeli hostage negotiator, in which he reveals his plan to end the war on Gaza within three weeks.
  • The Jerusalem Post: A report on the Israeli government's stance on the war, including Netanyahu's refusal to make an agreement with Hamas that ends the war.

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