{"id":2124081,"date":"2023-12-13T15:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T20:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/clock-is-ticking-for-hostages-still-held-in-gaza-former-negotiator-says\/"},"modified":"2023-12-13T15:14:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T20:14:43","slug":"clock-is-ticking-for-hostages-still-held-in-gaza-former-negotiator-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/clock-is-ticking-for-hostages-still-held-in-gaza-former-negotiator-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Hostages in Gaza face imminent danger, warns ex-negotiator"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fclock-is-ticking-for-hostages-still-held-in-gaza-former-negotiator-says%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2124081&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Time Running Out for \u2064Israeli \u2062Government to Secure Release of Hostages Held by Hamas<\/h2>\n<p>There are still approximately 135 hostages who have been held by \u200bHamas in Gaza for nearly nine weeks. Gershon Baskin, a\u200d renowned Israeli hostage negotiator, believes \u200cthat the Israeli government needs to act \u2063quickly to secure their release.<\/p>\n<p>Baskin \u200csuggests that Israel should make a compelling offer to Hamas, utilizing \u2062intermediaries such as Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. He proposes \u2063a deal that would exchange all Palestinians in Israeli\u2063 jails, potentially thousands of people, for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haitian-gang-releases-remaining-12-kidnapped-american-missionaries\/\" title=\"Haitian Gang Releases Remaining 12 Kidnapped American Missionaries\">remaining hostages<\/a>. If this is not feasible, Baskin recommends a\u200b smaller-scale exchange of around 3,000 prisoners.<\/p>\n<p>If Israel were to make such an offer, they could\u200c publicly disclose the names of the prisoners they are willing to release. This would increase the \u2062pressure on the Palestinian side to accept\u200b the deal, according to Baskin.<\/p>\n<p>During a weeklong ceasefire in late November, over 100 hostages were\u200d released in exchange for three times as many Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. \u2062However,\u200c negotiations have\u2062 since stalled regarding the remaining hostages. Initially, the agreement only called for the release\u200c of women and children.<\/p>\n<p>Baskin emphasizes that time is of the essence, as the military operation is progressing rapidly. He asserts \u200bthat\u2062 the current hostage \u2064situation presents unique circumstances compared to previous prisoner swaps between the two sides.<\/p>\n<p>In \u20642011, Baskin led\u200c negotiations that resulted in the \u2064release of\u2062 1,027 Palestinians in exchange \u2063for \u2064one Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, who had been held captive in Gaza for five years. Baskin recalls that Hamas initially requested 1,500\u200d prisoners, but a proposal from the Egyptian government called for the release of 1,000 prisoners.<\/p>\n<p>Baskin does not anticipate another negotiated agreement to \u2063free the hostages, but acknowledges that unexpected \u2064opportunities may arise. He emphasizes the urgency \u200cof the situation and the\u200c need for rational and strategic thinking in these negotiations.<\/p>\n<h3>Unknown Fate of Hostages<\/h3>\n<p>The well-being of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-orders-total-siege-of-gaza-in-aftermath-of-unprecedented-terror-attack-by-hamas\/\" title=\"Israel imposes 'complete blockade' on Gaza following unprecedented Hamas terror attack.\">hostages remains uncertain<\/a>, with freed \u2063hostages reporting minimal food and confinement in Hamas&#8217; extensive tunnel infrastructure. Some have even experienced mistreatment, including drugging and physical\u2062 abuse. The families of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-welcomes-return-of-4-children-and-9-women-from-hamas-captivity-dozens-of-kids-remain-in-gaza\/\" title=\"Israel celebrates the release of 4 children and 9 women from Hamas captivity, while many more kids remain in Gaza\">remaining hostages continue<\/a> to\u200c implore the Israeli government to pursue\u200d a new agreement to bring their loved\u200d ones home.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the families of American hostages held by \u2062Hamas met with President Joe Biden,\u200b expressing their gratitude for his support. They hope for a Christmas miracle and believe that \u200bthey have no better ally in Washington than President Biden.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In\u200b what ways\u200c can the Israeli government humanize the plight of the hostages and gain public\u200d sympathy and support?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Mes and details \u2063of\u2062 the remaining hostages to put\u2063 pressure on Hamas \u200dto agree to the \u2062deal. This could involve releasing \u2064photos\u200b and personal information about \u200cthe hostages, to \u200dhumanize their plight\u2064 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uber-files-biden-lobbied-by-tech-giant-despite-illegal-actions\/\" title=\"Uber Files: Biden lobbied by tech giant despite illegal actions\">gain public sympathy<\/a> and support. <\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Baskin \u2064suggests that the Israeli government should \u200dbe transparent and engage in open dialogue with the public about the negotiations. By doing so,\u2063 they can ensure \u200bthat the Israeli citizens \u2063understand the gravity of the situation and rally \u2063behind the government&#8217;s efforts to secure the release of their\u2063 fellow countrymen.<\/p>\n<p>Time is of the essence in \u2063this matter, as the longer the\u200d hostages remain in captivity, the greater \u2062the risk\u200d to their safety and well-being. It \u200bis \u200bcrucial for the Israeli government to \u2063act swiftly \u2062and decisively to negotiate their release.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-recall-petition-close-to-success\/\" title=\"Newsom Recall Petition Close To Success\">previous attempts<\/a> at negotiation have been unsuccessful. \u200bHamas has displayed a reluctance to engage in\u200b meaningful dialogue and has not shown a\u200d genuine interest in resolving this crisis. However, the \u2063Israeli\u2064 government\u200b must exhaust\u2063 all possible avenues and explore every opportunity for \u200dnegotiation.<\/p>\n<p>The international community also has a vital role to play in pressuring Hamas to release the hostages. Countries with influence over Hamas, such \u200bas Qatar\u200b and Egypt, should use their diplomatic\u2064 channels to\u200b exert pressure and ensure the safe release\u200b of \u200dthe hostages. Additionally, the \u200bUnited \u2062States, \u2062as a key ally of Israel, can leverage its relationship with Hamas\u200d to facilitate negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli government must recognize the urgency of this \u200csituation and prioritize\u2064 the safety and well-being of its citizens. They have a \u200dresponsibility\u2062 to exhaust all possible options and work\u200d tirelessly to secure the\u200c release of the hostages.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bconclusion, time\u200d is running out\u200b for the Israeli government \u200dto secure the release\u2062 of\u2063 the hostages\u2063 held by\u200c Hamas. Gershon Baskin&#8217;s proposal of a compelling offer, \u200dutilizing intermediaries\u200d and engaging in open dialogue, presents a potential solution.\u200d It is essential for the Israeli government\u200c to \u200dact swiftly, with the\u2063 support \u2062of the international community, to bring an end to this crisis and ensure the safe \u200creturn of \u2063the hostages to their loved \u200dones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Approximately 135 hostages remain captive in Gaza by Hamas for around nine weeks. Gershon Baskin, a renowned Israeli negotiator, warns that time is dwindling for the government to secure their freedom. Baskin suggests Israel should propose a deal to Hamas, utilizing intermediaries like Qatar and Egypt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2124082,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2124081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2124081","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2124081"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2124081\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2124082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2124081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2124081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2124081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}