Gershon Baskin

Israeli peace activist, author, and political analyst; co-founder of the Israel/Palestine Center for Research and Information (IPCRI); known for his back-channel role in the negotiations that led to the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit; regular columnist and commentator on Israeli-Palestinian affairs.

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  1. 1. The Negotiator

    Freeing Gilad Shalit from Hamas

    A behind-the-scenes account of the secret backchannel that helped secure the release of an abducted Israeli soldier from Hamas, this narrative traces delicate contacts across enemy lines, the political and moral dilemmas of prisoner exchanges, and the painstaking trust-building required to keep talks alive. It offers an intimate look at the improvisation, persistence, and cross-cultural brokerage that drive unofficial diplomacy, revealing how quiet, tenacious engagement can yield breakthroughs amid a seemingly intractable conflict.