Gilad Schalit

Gilad Shalit Joins Olim on NBN's 'Childen's Flight'

Accompanying 106 children coming to live in Israel from North America will be IDF soldier Gilad Shalit

Record Breaking 'Kids' Aliyah' Flight to Arrive Monday

Gilad Schalit will be on board Nefesh b'Nefesh flight LY3004, along with a record-breaking 106 children in 41 families

B'nai Brith Distances Itself from Shalit Criticism

B’nai Brith International has distanced itself from an article in a Canadian newspaper which was critical of former captive soldier.

Senate Approves Compensation for 1979 Iran Hostages

Senate Foreign Relations panel approves legislation to compensate Americans held hostage by Iranian Islamist revolutionaries in 1979.

Hamas Publishes Photos of Shalit Release

A new Hamas video takes pride in kidnappings, and shows new footage of Shalit walking free.

Shalit Visit to Canada Raises Eyebrows

B'nai Brith Canada suggests that Gilad Shalit is no hero and having him speak in Canada broadcasts a message of weakness.

Hamas Would-Be Kidnapper Guided by Shalit Deal Terrorist

A Hamas terrorist who was preparing to carry out terror attacks was arrested. His handler was a terrorist released in the Gilad Shalit deal

Schalit Blessing on His Release

Sgt. Gilad Schalit says blessing said by those who are delivered from danger for first time since his release.

Shalit Describes Kidnapping: I Was in Shock

Gilad Shalit speaks about his kidnapping and years in captivity.

Gilad Shalit Appeals to Obama: Free Our Brother

Gilad Shalit joins Entebbe hostage in pleading with Obama for Jonathan Pollard’s freedom.

Gilad Schalit: Free Pollard!

Former captive soldier asks public to sign petition calling on President Obama to free Jonathan Pollard.

Austrian Hostage in Yemen Makes Desperate Video Plea

An Austrian man kidnapped in Yemen late last year said in video that his captors would kill him in a week if their demands were not met.

Iran Plans Response to 'Argo' Film

The Iranian government is planning to finance a film that it says will correct the historical inaccuracies of the movie "Argo."

Noam Schalit Slams Government over Hamas Talks

Father of soldier freed from captivity sees duplicity in talking with Hamas while "refusing peace" with Abbas.

One Year Later: Hamas Airs Film Detailing Shalit's Kidnapping

Hamas marks the one year anniversary of 1,027 freed terrorists by airing film depicting Shalit's capture

Hamas: Price for Next Released Soldier to Go Up

Hamas on Thursday released a preview of a feature-length film which will portray the kidnapping of Gilad Shalit

Shalit Deal Terrorists to Return to Yesha, Despite PM's Promise

18 terrorists who were released from Israeli prisons on condition that they remain in Gaza will be going back to their homes in Yesha

Life Returns to 'Normal' 1 Year Post-Shalit Swap Deal

One year after more than a thousand imprisoned PA terrorists were swapped for a single IDF soldier, Arabs say life has returned to “normal.”

Gilad Shalit Uncomfortable with Tonight's Interview Broadcast

Noam Shalit voiced his son's objections to tonight's interview broadcast, saying "he is not yet ready for this kind of exposure."

Hamas to Air Movie on Shalit Kidnapping

Hamas releases promo for new movie which reenacts Gilad Shalit kidnapping. Complete film to authentic unaired excerpts of the kidnapping.

Hamas Minister Calls to Kidnap More IDF Soldiers

One year since the release of Gilad Shalit, a Hamas minister calls to kidnap more Israeli soldiers to serve as bargaining chips.

Shalit in First TV Interview: I Drew a Map of Israel

Nearly a year after he was released from Hamas captivity, Gilad Shalit gave his first interview to an Israeli television station.

Gazans Hold Mock Soccer Game to Protest Shalit Gift

In an act of protest against Gilad Shalit’s invitation to attend a Barcelona-Real Madrid derby, Gazans hold a “protest game”.

PA Soccer Player Won't Attend Barcelona Derby Next to Shalit

PA soccer player Mahmoud Sarsak says he would attend next month's Barcelona-Real Madrid derby, but not with Gilad Shalit.

Hamas Anger at Gift for Schalit

Hamas rages over a free ticket to a soccer match given to Gilad Schalit.

First Shalit 'Repeat Offender' Terrorist Sent Back to Prison

Ali Jumah Ali Zidat,released last year in the Shalit deal, e returning to prison to complete his sentence

IDF to Update Captivity Training for Soldiers

The IDF will update the captivity training it provides to soldiers in its elite units based on information provided by Gilad Shalit.

Gilad Shalit Receives Honorary NYC Welcome

Gilad Shalit met with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, marking the sixth anniversary of his capture.

Video: Gilad Shalit Meets Netanyahu: 'I Put on 13 Pounds'

Gilad Shalit meets Binyamin Netanyahu, thanks him for obtaining his release. Netanyahu: Happy Holiday of Liberty.

Noam Schalit: Jews also Abducted British Soldiers

Father of Gilad Schalit, now Labor politician, shows understanding for enemy's abduction of IDF soldiers.

550 Shalit Deal Terrorists to be Freed Sunday

The second group of 550 PA terrorists due to be freed in the second phase of the Hamas-Shalit swap deal are scheduled for release today.

Fatah Prisoner Release Dec 18 in Shalit Deal Part II

Hundreds of imprisoned Palestinian Authority terrorists are to be freed later this month in stage two of the Shalit prisoner exchange deal.

Tribute Song for Gilad Shalit - Mafteach Soul

Vocal group Mafteach Soul releases tribute Song for Gilad Shalit.

Shalit Freed on Same Day Written on Rebbe’s ‘Miracle Dollar’

The late Lubavitch Rebbe wrote Tishrei 20 on a dollar that ended up in the hands of the Shalit family. Gilad was freed on the same date.

Israeli Terror Victim: I Feel Betrayed Today

Israeli terror victims, Eliad Moreh and Alan Bauer angered and frustrated with Shalit prisoners release deal.

Gilad Shalit Returns to his Family Home

After a day of ceremony and media spotlight a beleaguered, but relieved looking Gilad Shalit returned to the quiet of his family home.

Netanyahu Accredits Hamas

Israel Will Find It More Difficult to Justify Ban on Hamas

The Shalit deal is a diplomatic disaster. It revives the Hamas which is being compared to the now accepted IRA.

Former Israeli POW: I Started to Believe in G-d

Amos Levitov, an Israeli navigator during the War of Attrition explains what kept him going during his captivity.

Killers of Shin Bet Officer and Teenage Girl to be Released

Killers of 15-year old Helena Rapp and security officer Noam Cohen to be released

Zionist 'Flotilla' for Schalit, Pollard

Zionist youth created a “blue and white” flotilla in protest of pro-Hamas flotillas, and in favor of Schalit and Pollard.

PMO Security At Schalit Tent

PMO Security Searches Schalit Tent

Security officers from the Prime Minister's Office conducted a search of the Schalit family protest tent.

No Punishment for Terrorist who Leaked Shalit Deal Details

A terrorist who leaked information about the Shalit trade failure will not be punished, since prison authorities do not know who he is.

'It's Never Too Late for Military Option'

Israel still has time to stop negotiate with terrorists for Shalit's freedom and start using military means, says former senior commander.

Barak Suspends Netanyahu’s Plan to Return Bodies of Terrorists

Barak suspends Netanyahu’s order to transfer 84 bodies of terrorists to the Palestinian Authority because the move might hurt freeng Schalit.

Time to Change the Rules on Shalit, Father of Terror Victim Says

Israel should tell Hamas "One for one for Shalit, and that's it, even if the terrorist traded is my daughter's murderer", says Ron Kehrmann.

Hamas Hints at More Kidnappings to Force Shalit Deal

A Hamas-run newspaper hints in a report that PA-based terror groups may kidnap more Israeli soldiers to pressure Israel to release terrorists.

Bereaved Parents want Terrorists' Information

Parents who lost children to terrorist attacks are calling on PM Netanyahu to answer questions about terrorists up for release.

Iran 'Overstating' Its Abilities; Israel Ready

Netanyahu, Peres, Barak tell graduating IAF pilots Iran is overstating its abilities and, while Israel seeks peace, its first priority is security.

Jewish Parliamentarians Visit Knesset, Noam Schalit

The International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians visited the Knesset and Noam Schalit during their consultations.

PA Official Defends Hamas: Another Organization Kidnapped Shalit

PA representative in Belgium: it wasn’t Hamas who kidnapped Gilad Shalit, Israel must release terror prisoners in order to get him back.

Barak Slams Flotilla Organizers: No Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: There is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza, flotilla organizers should focus on ensuring Gilad Shalit’s release.

PFLP Terror Group Advises: Kidnap Soldiers to Free Terrorists

Kidnapping Israel soldiers is the best way to free Arab terrorists, says the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terror group.

Hamas Accuses Israel of 'Lies' on Accepting Shalit Deal

The Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza have accused Israel of “lying” and say there is “nothing new” in a deal on Gilad Shalit.

Israel Accepts Mediator Deal on Shalit

Israel has accepted a proposal by the German mediator for the freedom of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Shalit in Hamas Hands for Five Years

Five full years have passed since Gilad Shalit’s capture. Israeli media mounts full-court press on Netanyahu.

Red Cross: Hamas' Behavior Totally Unacceptable

The Red Cross says Hamas' refusal to grant them access to Gilad Schalit is "totally unacceptable."

Tami Arad Says Make a Deal For Schalit

Missing IAF navigator Ron Arad's wife wrote a letter on the 5th anniversary of Gilad Schalit's kidnapping explaining her support for making a deal.

Netanyahu: "The Party is Over" for Terrorist Prisoners

PM Netanyahu says terror-prisoners will lose privileges beyond strict legal requirements after Hamas rebuffed ICRC. "No more prison doctorates."

Red Cross to Hamas: Prove Shalit is Alive!

Marking the 5th anniversary of Gilad Shalit’s capture by Hamas, the Red Cross has finally called on Hamas to prove that he is still alive.

Hamas Rejects Unprecedented Deal for Schalit

Hamas has rejected an unprecedented deal for Gilad Schalit's freedom, including de facto recognition in Gaza by France and Germany.