Gershon Baskin

Gershon Baskin is an Israeli peace activist who has been involved in various diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He was one of the founding members of Peace Now and served as its director from 1978 to 1985.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/19/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-back-channel-gershon-hamad.html

51%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

60%

Examples:

  • The author also appears to be sympathetic to Hamas and downplays their role in the conflict.
  • The author seems to favor a two-state solution and criticizes Netanyahu's policies towards the Palestinians.

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

  • However, the author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest or biases arising from this relationship.
  • The author reveals that he has been maintaining a secret back channel with Hamas for years.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • The author also suggests that most Israeli military personnel do not understand what total victory means, while advocating for a ceasefire.
  • The author claims that Israel has undertaken lopsided deals before, but then contradicts himself by saying a quick deal was possible.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author also omits important context about the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas.
  • The author uses vague terms like 'total victory' and 'lopsided deals' without providing clear definitions or examples.

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