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The negotiator who released a hostage by a thousand Palestinians

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Briefings

A 2011 negotiation between Israeli negotiator Gershon Baskin and Hamas leader Yair Elad resulted in the release of soldier Shalit. The deal involved a 10-day waiting period in a bathroom before the prisoner was freed, with Baskin appealing to US President Trump to pressure Prime Minister Netanyahu to end the conflict.

Key points

• In 2011, Israeli negotiator Gershon Baskin met with Hamas leader Yair Elad to negotiate the release of soldier Shalit.
• The deal required a 10-day waiting period in a bathroom before Shalit was freed, with Baskin urging Trump to pressure Netanyahu to end the war.

Context

This event represents a specific historical negotiation outcome where a prisoner was released through a negotiated deal involving a waiting period, with a subsequent appeal to international leaders regarding the broader conflict.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single 2011 negotiation involving one soldier and one Hamas leader; no other negotiations, dates, or outcomes are documented in the provided text.

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