Veteran Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin has expressed criticism towards the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal that is currently in the works. Baskin, who played a pivotal role in mediating between Israel and Hamas during the captivity of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, believes that the proposed deal is not favorable due to its extended timeline and lack of certainty.
Baskin highlighted that the deal mirrors a previous offer from May, which he deemed unfavorable. He pointed out that the agreement spans between two to three months, with only 33 hostages set to be released in the initial 42 days, leaving the fate of the remaining hostages uncertain.
