How Hamas aims to maximize gains in ceasefire talks

US taps Israeli peace activist as mediator in talks with Hamas

Gershon Baskin founded organizations and NGOs focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For years, he maintained close contact with a senior Hamas figure. But after that counterpart fled Gaza and justified the massacre, Baskin declared that Hamas had lost its right to exist. Now, 14 years after the Shalit deal, Baskin is back at the negotiating table.

8-10 Israeli hostages believed to be alive in Gaza City

8-10 Israeli hostages believed to be alive in Gaza City

Israeli hostages are believed to be alive in Gaza City amid the expanded IDF campaign, according to a Hamas video showing hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal. However, the assessment is that Hamas will try not to endanger them, as they are considered “its strongest bargaining chip.”