Gershon Baskin
Israel needs a diplomatic alternative to war with Iran - opinion
The limits of military might: Thoughts on the wars in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza - opinion
Can Israel's confrontation with Iran, Hezbollah lead to regional peace? - opinion
Will Iran’s regime collapse lead to stability or chaos? - opinion
What will happen if Iranian citizens are once again encouraged by foreign leaders including President Donald Trump to take to the streets is impossible to predict.
From a regional war to regional agreements: Iran's fall brings new chances for peace - opinion
Today, new opportunities exist. What follows this war should be diplomacy.
Gaza's future hinges on freeing it from Hamas and Israel - opinion
There will be no real disarmament of Hamas as long as Israel occupies and controls Gaza.
How Netanyahu's Israel is a betrayal of early Zionism - opinion
The contrast between Ahad Ha’am and Netanyahu is not between idealism and realism. It is between moral realism and political cynicism.
No more secret Israeli-Palestinian meetings: Time for peace efforts in broad daylight - opinion
The road to that peace must be paved by Israelis and Palestinians who are courageous enough to stand up together.
Rebuilding Gaza begins with education, not politics - opinion
The core reform in education in Gaza has to be based on demilitarization, deradicalization, democratization, and development.
The success of Gaza: Reconstruction is the ultimate test for Israel, Trump, Palestinians - opinion
The question Israelis must face is how to ensure that Gaza turns around and becomes a place of peace.
Only Jewish-Arab cooperation, peace with Palestinians will let Israel be a democracy - opinion
The key to victory is through Jewish-Arab political cooperation.
Israeli-Palestinian peace is just one election away – and it could happen in 2026 - opinion
In 2026, the State of Israel will go to elections to elect a new government. In 2026, the Palestinians will also go to elections to elect a new government.
Ousting Hamas is not enough: New reality of Gaza must change - opinion
The new reality of Gaza has to change. It is not enough for Hamas to no longer control Gaza.