The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gershon-baskin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:39:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Gershon Baskin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gershon-baskin/ 32 32 Freed hostage says she was forced to read lines, pose with food for propaganda clips https://www.timesofisrael.com/freed-hostage-says-she-was-forced-to-read-lines-pose-with-food-for-propaganda-clips/ Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:10:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3370660 Aviva Siegel, released in November deal, tells WSJ she refused to neaten her hair when captors gave her a brush and hair clip, was made to repeat lines she forgot

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]]> ‘Mr. Death’: Hostage families say Netanyahu has condemned their loved ones to die https://www.timesofisrael.com/mr-death-hostage-families-say-netanyahu-has-condemned-their-loved-ones-to-die/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:52:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3365423 Hamas says PM's insistence on keeping presence in Philadelphi Corridor is jamming talks; negotiator in Gilad Shalit deal claims he privately reached potential agreement with Hamas

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]]> As postwar formula for Gaza sought, does Netanyahu’s Hamas = PA equation add up? https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-post-war-formula-for-gaza-sought-does-netanyahus-hamas-pa-equation-add-up/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 03:29:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3182887 The premier insists that the Fatah-run Palestinian Authority cannot rule the Strip; Mideast experts note the movements have distinct differences - but others see similar goals

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]]> Though Gaza kept under close watch, rescuing hostages there poses daunting task https://www.timesofisrael.com/though-gaza-kept-under-close-watch-rescuing-hostages-there-poses-daunting-task/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:25:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3122072 Densely populated area, web of tunnels, traps awaiting rescuers, and enormous numbers abducted during deadly rampage presents trickiest hostage crisis in Israel's history

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]]> Taboo-breaking Palestinian candidate says East Jerusalem deserves better https://www.timesofisrael.com/taboo-breaking-palestinian-candidate-says-east-jerusalem-deserves-better/ Thu, 02 Aug 2018 07:00:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1895573 Hoping to be deputy mayor, Ramadan Dabash campaigns for city elections, defying PLO and aiming to mobilize electorate that stays away: 'We're not telling anyone to become Israeli'

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]]> Families of fallen soldiers lament government inaction https://www.timesofisrael.com/families-of-fallen-soldiers-lament-government-inaction/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:55:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1548124&preview_id=1548124 Parents of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, whose remains are held by Hamas in Gaza, exhort MKs behind new lobby to 'do something'

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]]> Israel-Hamas talks on return of civilians and soldiers remains fall through https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-hamas-talks-for-return-of-civilians-soldiers-remains-fall-through/ Fri, 13 Jan 2017 04:26:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1539490 As precondition, Palestinian terror group reportedly demands release of security prisoners freed in Gilad Shalit deal and rearrested since

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]]> For Israelis and Palestinians, peace plans just keep coming https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-israelis-and-palestinians-the-peace-plans-just-keep-coming/ Mon, 06 Jun 2016 22:49:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1405187 A slew of proposals have been put forward in recent weeks to revive negotiations and solve the decades-long Middle East conflict

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]]> Netanyahu’s office denies Abbas offered secret talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-office-denies-abbas-offered-secret-talks/ Tue, 17 May 2016 11:32:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1393531 PM spokesman says 'no truth whatsoever' to claims Palestinians made 3 separate attempts to start closed-door negotiations

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]]> As West Bank storm brews, Abbas looks to groom a successor https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-west-bank-storm-brews-abbas-looks-to-groom-a-successor/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:33:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1236583 September could be a fateful month -- with an escalation of violence, major changes in the Palestinian leadership, or both

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]]> Israel fears Gaza captive may no longer be alive https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-fears-gaza-captive-may-no-longer-be-alive/ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:18:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1213056&preview_id=1213056 With no word in months, officials fear for Avraham Mengistu's life, say there will be no prisoner exchange for him or 2nd missing Israeli

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]]> Israel: No prisoner swap for Gaza-held Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-no-prisoner-release-in-exchange-for-citizens-held-in-gaza/ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:30:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1212751 Jerusalem expects Hamas to free 2 captives on humanitarian grounds, officials say; hostages won't be included in deal for return of soldiers' bodies

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]]> From a Hamas leader, unusual introspection https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-a-hamas-leader-unusual-introspection/ Fri, 02 Jan 2015 09:57:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1114595 Top Gaza official Ghazi Hamad breaks two taboos in a most unusual op-ed: he admits unity with Fatah is a sham, and criticizes Hamas's sole reliance on 'armed resistance.' But there is no softening on Israel

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]]> Buy potatoes for peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/activist-campaigns-to-buy-potatoes-for-peace/ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 15:55:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1049977 Gershon Baskin, one of the negotiators responsible for Gilad Shalit deal, raises $93,000 to transfer Israeli spuds to Gaza

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]]> Will Israel’s third Gaza conflict in six years end any differently? https://www.timesofisrael.com/will-israels-third-gaza-conflict-in-six-years-end-any-differently/ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 01:38:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1025744 Even a ground invasion would be unlikely to topple Hamas, or to end rocket fire for more than a couple of years

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