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(IsraelNN.com) Friends of Gilad Shalit announced their intent to demonstrate in front of the Shikmah Prison in Ashkelon on Wednesday.  They will attempt to block the entry to the prison of relatives of Palestinian prisoners. 

Shalit's supporter Yoel Marshek stated:  "We demand reciprocation.  We demand that the family of Shalit or a representative of the government be allowed to meet with Shalit in the Hamas prison, just as the Palestinians are permitted to do.  We will not sit with our hands crossed.  We will block entry to prisons and demonstrate.  We demand a cessation of all aid to Gaza."