Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was held for more than five years by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Members of Hamas and other militant groups captured Shalit on June 25, 2006 during a cross-border raid from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel. The raiders killed two other Israeli soldiers, while Israeli troops killed two of the […]
Captured Israeli Soldier at Center of Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swap
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
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Captured Israeli Soldier at Center of Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swap
Posted October 11th, 2011 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
Israel has been trying to secure a deal with the Palestinian militant group Hamas for the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit for more than five years. Reports on Tuesday say a deal is now near between Israel and Hamas to free him. Members of Hamas and other militant groups captured Shalit on June […]
