Noam Shalit: Gilad Suffering from 'Light Injuries'
Noam Shalit thanked the well-wishers who came to welcome Gilad back home to Mitzpe Hila.
Noam Shalit thanked the well-wishers who came to welcome Gilad back home to Mitzpe Hila.

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

Iranian president hails the terrorists-for-Shalit deal as having "broken the awe of the regime" and having humiliated Israel.
IDF Chief of Staff sent a letter to troops and commanders hailing the return of Gilad Shalit saying they had "completed the mission."

PA chief calls released terrorists "Jihad warriors" in a Ramallah reception.

Gilad Shalit briefly fainted on an IDF helicopter, but doctors say he can fly to his family home Tuesday.

Netanyahu welcomed Gilad Shalit back to Israel and said, “All of us are united today. We will continue to fight terror."

President meets Gerhard Conrad and thanks him "on behalf of the nation in Israel" for assisting in Shalit deal.

Emotions ran high at the Shalit family protest tent. Supporters, extended family and even protesters watched a live feed of his being freed.

IDF Spokesman: initial medical check shows Shalit is in good shape, stable.

Gilad Shalit will be driven through the Kerem Shalom Crossing and taken to Tel Nof where he will meet his family.

Gilad Shalit told Egyptian media he was told a week ago he would be freed. “I was happy to hear it, but I was suspicious,” he said.

"I am speaking on behalf of those who will be murdered in the future by the same terrorists whom Israel has freed."
Terrorist who murdered Binyamin and Talia Kahane is going free, but Kahane supporters have put a price on his head.

Maj. Gen. (res.) Uzi Dayan blames security establishment over Shalit deal by not providing alternative means of releasing Shalit.

Former Mossad chief rejects Shalit deal, says it is worse than offers made during the Olmert government.

Gilad Shalit deal underway: Terrorists transferred to Egypt, Shalit's family making their way to central Israel.

Almagor organization responds to Netanyahu's letter to terror victims. "The letter is not worth the paper on which it was written."

Researcher David Bedein reminds: There is a U.S. law that obligates the Americans to pursue Arabs who killed American citizens.

Protesters call on Israel not to release terrorists for Shalit. "The way this is being done does not respect the judicial system."

The PFLP terrorist organization is threatening a “harsh response” if the health of its leader worsens in an Israeli prison.

Yigal Shock who lost his brother in a terror attack: Noam Shalit should not take a side in the issue of releasing terrorists.

Qatar and Turkey have agreed to accept the terrorists to be deported under the prisoner swap deal to free IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Six Israeli Arab terrorists will be the first to be freed by the prisoner swap deal for kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

The terrorists who held Gilad Shalit captive for over five years will join Hamas leaders to greet the terrorists traded for him.

Israel’s Supreme Court rejects the petitions filed by families of terror victims against Shalit deal to be implemented Tuesday morning.

Noam Shalit says, had bereaved families of terror victims joined his crusade for his son's release, a better deal could have been reached.

Four areas have been designated as closed military zones in preparation for Tuesday's prisoner swap for kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Israel's High Court is expected to rule on petitions by bereaved families asking the court to annul the terrorists-for-Shalit deal.

Families of terror victims met with President Shimon Peres to express outrage over the release of their family's murderers for Gilad Shalit.

The media should avoid showing terrorists’ joy and “V for victory” upon release, says Channel 2 reporter.

Man who lost his parents and siblings confronts Noam Shalit: Look in our eyes, put a black ribbon on your flag.

Families of Sbarro restaurant bombing victims seek public’s help keeping killer in jail. If released, they warn, she will inspire others.

PM Netanyahu addressed bereaved families, telling them, “I understand your pain.”

Fatah accuses Hamas of ensuring that its own terrorists will be released from prison, while leaving Fatah terrorists jailed.

Family and friends of a Border Police officer serving a prison sentence for killing an Arab tell Justice Minister to release him.

Meir Schijveschuurder, who lost his family members in the Sbarro attack, petitions Supreme Court against release of terrorists.

Some bereaved families hopeful over Supreme Court bid, others skeptical. ‘If court will listen, why is Peres signing files?’ one asks.

Noam Shalit to appear before the Supreme Court during hearings on the appeals against the release of terrorists in exchange for his son.

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz Minister calls for death penalty for murderers of Fogel family, as a message following Shalit deal.

Minister Yuli Edelstein tells Arutz Sheva why he supported the deal, but warns: Too early to rejoice.

"Any delay, any change or postponement of the deal could endanger Gilad's life," says his mother.

As the government prepares to release terrorists into Israel’s capital, local activists plan a low-tech but effective “warning system.”

Sewage from burst lines pours into homes on Friday, as the city awaits a flood of freed terrorists. Israel blamed.

Former senior Mossad expert suggests “one-for-one” prisoner exchanges be the law, warns of three possible pitfalls of Shalit deal.

Group representing terror survivors protests government failure to inform families, provide emotional support in light of Shalit deal.

The family of Gilad Shalit asks the Supreme Court not to intervene in terrorist release. Interference could be deadly, they argue.

Rabbi of Kiryat Arba – Hevron says terrorists seek to humiliate Israel, deal is a capitulation.

A second bereaved family charges Justice Ministry with failing to break the news of murderers’ release.

Defense Ministry finalizing arrangements; Red Cross identifying, checking prisoners at Ketziot, HaSharon prisons, ahead of their release.

Defense analyst Shoshana Bryen: Israel decided to end the "peace process" by strengthening Hamas.

Bereaved brother appeals against terrorist release. “Let ‘no forgiveness’ mean no pardon,” he urges Peres.

Did Justice Ministry lie to the mother of Yossi Shok when it said that only one murderer would be released?

Ministers who voted for Shalit deal "will bear personal, legal and political responsibility" for ensuing terror acts.

Father of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, who is expected to be traded for 1,027 terrorists this week, says nothing is settled yet.

The first list of 477 terrorists to be freed Shalit includes dozens serving 924 life terms for murdering or organizing the murder of Jews.

Two fathers who lost their children in a suicide bombing in Haifa to file damages suit in a civil court.

Commotion breaks out when nationalists protest outside Minister Yaakov Neeman's home, demanding that Jewish prisoners be released.

Israel Prison Service publishes full names of terrorists to be released in Shalit deal. Victims have 48 hours to appeal.

Justice Ministry to publish list of names of first batch terror prisoners being released in Shalit deal.