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Gaza is entering its second winter under attack from Israel, and talks to reach a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas appear to have stalled yet again. For more on efforts to end the war and secure the release of captives on both sides, we speak with veteran Israeli negotiator Gershon Baskin, who has acted as a backchannel to Hamas leaders in the current and previous conflicts. “We need to put the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the agenda again and make sure this is the last war we fight,” says Baskin.
Watch here the full interview by Democracy Now!
January 7, 2025
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Why Netanyahu Won’t Cease Fire
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There haven't been *ceasefire* negotiations over Gaza since 2023.
— ᴅʀ ʜ.ᴀ. ʜᴇʟʟʏᴇʀ 🖖🏾 ⚜️ (@hahellyer) January 7, 2025
There have been *hostage* negotiations, while the occupation has deepened. Despite Blinken's assertions, DC has failed to use its leverage over Israel to get a real ceasefire.
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