Shalit Supporters to Call: Block Money to Gaza
In a protest on Friday, protesters will call on the Israeli government to stop transferring money to Hamas as long as Gilad Shalit is held captive.
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Debate: Release Terrorists for the Sake of One Soldier?
Heads of the Terror Victims Association & the Gilad Shalit Action Committee debate the price for the release of the kidnapped IDF soldier.
Shalit’s Parents to Sue in France: Our Son Held as Hostage
The parents of Gilad Shalit, changing tactics, plan to file a suit in Paris against Hamas for holding him hostage.
Carla Bruni Sends Sara Netanyahu a Note About Gilad Schalit
French First Lady Carla Bruni responded to Sara Netayahu's letter asking for aid in securing Gilad Schalit's release with a note of her own.
Amos Gilad in Cairo to Discuss Gilad Schalit
Maj. General Amos Gilad (res.) made a short trip to Cairo to "discuss the Schalit deal" and other issues affecting Israel-Egypt relations.
Most of Shalit’s Captors Killed in ‘Accidents,’ Says Minister
“Unfortunate accidents” killed most of the terrorists who captured kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, Homeland Security Minister Matan Vilnai says.
Soldiers-to-Be: No Terror Swap for Us
Soldiers-to-be begin five-day march warning against terrorist release. “Do not release terrorists for us,” they tell the government.
Former IDF Chief: 'I Failed' to Find Gilad Shalit
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi told an academic audience Wednesday he had “failed” to find kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit.
New Site Features Worldwide Psalms for Schalit’s Freedom
A website for reciting Tehillim (Psalms} for the sick adds a section for prayers to free kidnapped soldier Gilad Schalit. Hamas spreads new rumors.
French MPs Visit Kidnapped Soldier Shalit’s Parents
French legislators are visiting the parents of Gilad Shalit, who holds French citizenship and has been held hostage by Hamas nearly five years.
Terror Victims' Group Take on Shalits After Disruption
Yoel Shalit, brother of Gilad, interrupted the official Independence Day ceremony for fallen soldiers.
Schalits Demand Gov't Pressure PA For Gilad's Release
Test case for Abbas? Schalit's parents demand gov't pressure the PA for their son's release following the Fatah-PA unity deal or face a lawsuit.
Mossad's David Meidan Appointed New Shalit Negotiator
David Meidan, who heads a department in the intelligence agency, replaces Haggai Hadas.
Almagor Letter: Stop Calling for Release of Terrorists
The Almagor Terror Victims Association writes a letter to officials who called to release terrorists for Gilad Shalit, and asks them to stop.
Shalit Negotiator Resigns, Citing Family Reasons
Israeli representative Haggai Hadas has resigned from his post as negotiator for kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.
Netanyahu: Deal for Shalit Must Not Endanger Israelis
Netanyahu replies to a news conference by six former defense officials who urged caving in to Hamas demands.
'World' is to Blame for Shalit, Says Rav Lau
Rav Yisrael Lau, Rabbi of Tel Aviv, says international bodies and governments host Hamas despite Shalit.
Israel Rewards Hamas with Building Material for Schools, Homes
Hamas still holds Gilad Shalit and cancels another ceasefire, but Israel allows transfer of material for Gaza homes and schools.
Intel Sources Say Abu Sisi Had Vital Info On Gilad Shalit
Sources: Mossad's kidnap of Dirar Abu Sisi based on belief he was a Hamas insider with vital information on Gilad Shalit's status
Herzog: Israel Must Advance Its Own Peace Initiative
In a meeting with French Ambassador to Israel Christophe Bigot, Welfare Minister Yitzchak Herzog says Israel must advance its own peace plan.
Deputy PM Yaalon: "Skullcaps are a Non-Issue"
Deputy PM and Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Yaalon said the preoccupation with new appointees' religiousness is wrong.
250 Thousand Students Study Torah for Pollard and Shalit
Thousands of students conclude a special Torah study project for Jonathan Pollard and Gilad Shalit. 700 of them gather for an exciting ceremony.
MKs Visit Hamas Prisoners, Don't Like What They See
MKs visit Hamas prisoners incensed to see "VIP" conditions. Hamas' Mideast leaders gather to discuss Shalit negotiations.
Israel Helps Gaza Export Cherry Tomatoes
Israel will assist the Gaza Strip export cherry tomatoes to Europe, while Gilad Shalit is captive and rockets are still being fired into Israel.
Gilad Shalit's Sister Pained by Ex-General's Lecture
Maj.-Gen. (res.) Stern spoke against proposed Shalit deal but did not know abducted soldier's sister was in the audience.
Shalit to Obama: Free Pollard!
Yet another public figure has called on Pres. Obama to act humanely with Jonathan Pollard: Noam Shalit, father of hostage IDF soldier Gilad.
Swastika Attack on Sheikh’s Protest Site for Shalit
Vandals, apparently Bedouins, spray swastikas and a PLO flag on a ‘Free Shalit” protest tent manned by a Bedouin Sheikh near Be’er Sheva.
GSS Head: Public Pressure Encouraged Hamas to Keep Shalit
Yuval Diskin, respected chief of Israel’s Security Agency, says the misguided, open-ended public support for Gilad Shalit ended up hurting him.
Egypt Blames Shalit Kidnapper Terrorists for Murder of Copts
Egypt has accused the Al-Qaeda-linked Army of Islam, which helped kidnap Gilad Shalit, with the recent attack outside a Coptic church, killing 23.
French Minister Attacked by Gaza Mob
French Foreign Minister Michele Alliot-Marie was attacked by a Gaza mob over her support for human rights for Shalit.
Kibbutz Movement Leader to Visit Gaza, Meet Hamas
Kibbutz Movement head Yoel Marshak plans a trip to the heart of Gaza, where he will meet with Haniyeh and ask for Shalit's freedom.
Hamas Dug Tunnels for Shalit-Type Attack
Gaza terrorists dug tunnels into Israeli territory in order to insert terrorists, attack or abduct civilians and soldiers.
Hamas Terrorist Parades as Shalit – Handcuffed and Uniformed
Hamas celebrated its anniversary by parading a terrorist dressed as a handcuffed Shalit. “More Shalits on the way until Israel frees terrorists.”
Abbas: Free Shalit – 4 ½ Years after He Turned Down His Freedom
Four and a half years after Abbas refused to conditionally free Shalit, he now calls on Hamas to do so but adds he has little influence in Gaza.
Fifty-Eight Senior Reservists Sign Petition to Free Shalit
Cite 'unwritten contract' between soldiers and state that demands everything possible be done to bring soldiers home.
Shalit Captive for 1,600 Days; Hamas Shows No Sign of Compromise
Israel marks 1,600 days of Gilad Shalit's captivity, his mother says PM must “make a courageous decision.” Netanyahu: Hamas's price is too high.
AMISRAEL Brings Shalit's Plight to South America
The AMISRAEL organization is working to spread global awareness of Shalit's plight. Fifteen parliaments condemn Hamas.
German Negotiator Returns to Gaza for Kidnapped IDF Soldier
German negotiator Gerhard Konrad has reportedly renewed talks in Gaza with Hamas terrorists for the release of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.
Trying to Get a Letter to Brother Gilad via the Red Cross
The brother of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit again attempts to get a letter to his brother through the Red Cross. Hamas rejects the agency.
Egypt Released Hamas Official Who Knows Where Gilad Shalit Is
Muhammad Dababash released Friday as gesture toward Hamas. Israel is worried about signs of progress in Hamas-Fatah reconciliation talks.
Hamas’ Latest Shalit Video Part of Psychological Warfare
Short staged video posted by Hamas supposedly shows kidnapped Israeli soldier with two masked men, one of them armed, standing next to him.
Protesters Mark Shalit's 24th Birthday
Thousands mark Gilad Shalit's 24th birthday in a Jerusalem protest tent. Britain and France demand his release. His mother calls to Sara Netanyahu.
Police Prevent 'Release Shalit But Not at Any Cost' Protest
Protest against calls to release IDF soldier Shalit "at any cost" were moved by police, while protest for the release of Shalit continued.
First Sgt. Shalit's Family Marks 24th Birthday
Tuesday is First Sergeant Gilad Shalit's 24th birthday, according to the Hebrew calendar, and his fifth since captivity.
Unity at the Shalit Tent, Tens of Thousands at Wall
Hundreds of national-religious teens meet Shalit family at tent outside PM's residence. Women in Green hold annual walk around Jerusalem walls.
A Song and Prayer for Gilad Shalit: Take a Little Time to Pray
A 78-year-old Jerusalem Jew and a Northern Ireland Christian team up to produce an extraordinary video/song for kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit.
FIFA Bans Campaign to Free Shalit
Bnei Akiva in London campaigns to free kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, while the World Cup bans the ”political act” of waving “Free Shalit” flags.
Arab Sources: Netanyahu Asked Bill Clinton to help Free Shalit
Netanyahu asked Bill Clinton to talk to Hamas about freeing kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, Arab sources claim. Hamas denies it was contacted.
Shalit March Ending in Jerusalem, Blocking Entrance to City
March by Gilad Shalit's family and supporters reaches capital, where it will face a counter-protest.
Israel Philharmonic to Play for Shalit Outside Gaza
Zubin Mehta will conduct the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra outside Gaza, demanding pressure on Hamas to allow a Red Cross visit to Gilad Shalit.
'Willingness to Pay Any Price Keeps Shalit Captive'
Israel's willingness to pay “any price” for captive soldiers got Gilad Shalit kidnapped and keeps him hostage, says General (res.) Elazar Stern.
Shalit Protests with Similar Messages in Tel Aviv and Gaza
Marchers in Tel Aviv call to free Gilad Shalit by exchanging terrorist prisoners, as Hamas protesters vow not to ease demands.
Netanyahu Faces Nation: We Can't Pay 'Any Price' for Shalit
Prime Minister gives clear statement to Israeli citizens: we agreed to free 1,000 terrorists but will not free murderers into Judea and Samaria.
B'nei Akiva Teens Take to Streets to Pressure World on Shalit
Dozens of teens of the B'eni Akiva youth rallied outside the U.S. Consulate demanding that they take action to free IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.
Hamas Pleased with the “Free Shalit” Campaign
The terror group reports on the mass march from Shalit’s hometown, saying Netanyahu is ignoring Israeli public opinion favoring Shalit’s return.
Media has Surprisingly Mixed Message on Shalit March
Wall-to-wall media support for Shalit campaign was cracked by Channel 1, which gave its viewers sobering facts.
Gov't Leaders: Shalit Important, But Less than Israeli Security
Finance Minister Steinitz: Our heart is with Gilad Shalit, but we are decision makers who must take national security matters into consideration.
Shalit Supporters Sail 'True Freedom Flotilla' in NYC
Hundreds of activists sailed the “true freedom flotilla” in New York City to raise awareness of the plight of kidnapped Israeli Gilad Shalit.
Katz: Media Leading Dangerous Campaign for Shalit
The renewed pressure campaign on the government to “do whatever it can” to free Gilad Shalit is very dangerous, MK Yaakov Katz warns.
Hamas Fears Israeli Raid If Red Cross Visits Shalit
Hamas has refused Red Cross visits to kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit because of fears that Israel would then try to conduct a raid and free him.