Tag: Ceasefire

Gershon Baskin on Hamas Backchannels, Uneven Prisoner Exchanges, and Gaza Reality

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By Philip C. Johnson January 26, 2026 – Jerusalem In a wide-ranging conversation in Jerusalem, veteran Israeli peace activist and backchannel mediator Gershon Baskin offered a candid assessment of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s current state. Baskin, who has spent nearly four decades building unofficial dialogues with Palestinians—including Hamas—remains a rare voice advocating for pragmatic engagement amid deep … Continue reading Gershon Baskin on Hamas Backchannels, Uneven Prisoner Exchanges, and Gaza Reality

Insights from Amos Yadlin: Navigating Israel’s Security Crossroads in January 2026

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By Philip C. Johnson January 21, 2026 - Tel Aviv In the third week of January 2026—amid mounting signs of internal strain within Iran’s regime and the formal launch of Phase 2 of the Israel–Gaza ceasefire on January 14—I traveled to Israel to speak directly with those who have shaped, and continue to shape, the … Continue reading Insights from Amos Yadlin: Navigating Israel’s Security Crossroads in January 2026

Do We Have a Ceasefire? Or Will Other Nations Hand Iran a Nuke?

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Philip C. Johnson - June 23, 2025 As of June 23, 2025, the Middle East is still a tinderbox, despite President Trump’s evening announcement of a “complete ceasefire” between Israel and Iran. Ceasefires in this part of the world are like cheap New Year’s resolutions; often broken by breakfast. With Iran’s nuclear program bruised, 400kg … Continue reading Do We Have a Ceasefire? Or Will Other Nations Hand Iran a Nuke?

Ali Hamie: “Just look to the year 1717. You get the Masons, the Luciferians and the Zionist Problem.”

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Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D. January 20, 2025 This past week I traveled to Beirut, Lebanon to survey the damage of the war between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. In the process, I was able to hold a meeting with Dr. Ali Hamie.  Who is Dr. Ali Hamie? Dr. Hamie is a prominent doctor and independent strategist … Continue reading Ali Hamie: “Just look to the year 1717. You get the Masons, the Luciferians and the Zionist Problem.”