Reliving History: The Day Gilad Shalit Returned Home
One year after Gilad Shalit’s release, experience the historical day of his return through this reenactment.
Gilad Shalit
“Fresh Out of Training, I Stood Facing the Enemy”
Six years ago on the 25th of June 2006, Hamas kidnapped Gilad Shalit in Israeli territory. Immediately following his abduction, the IDF attempted to retrieve Gilad from behind enemy lines in operation Summer Rains. The operation though unsuccessful in its attempt to
IDF’s Anti-Abduction Campaign
We’ve launched a new campaign aimed at preventing abductions of soldiers, by warning them of the dangers of hitchhiking. Brig. Gen. Yoav Mordechai, the IDF Spokesperson, explains: “The goal of the campaign is to inspire changes to the travel habits
Today in History: Hamas Abducts Cpl. Ilan Saadon
Today, 23 years ago, Cpl. Ilan Saadon was hitchhiking on a road near his base. Hamas terrorists abducted him and headed for the Gaza Strip. They killed him during the ride. His body was buried in the area of Palmachim;
Second Stage of Operation for the Return of SFC Gilad Shalit Completed
The second stage of the operation for the return of SFC Gilad Shalit was completed today with the release of 505 prisoners
Watch: Gilad Shalit Reunites With His Family After Over Five Years
Gilad Shalit landed at an IDF base, where he was greeted by the Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and the IDF Chief of the General Staff. After meeting the officials he was finally reunited with his family, for the first
Personal Address from the IDF Chief of the General Staff
IDF soldiers and commanders, in regular and reserve service: On June 24th, 2006, Team 2, from the 188th armored brigade in the “Barak” division of the Infantry Corps left for operational activity along the Gaza border, near Kerem Shalom. During the
Sergeant First Class Gilad Shalit Returns to His Home in Mitzpe Hila
A short while ago and after completing a secondary and thorough medical examination in a medical facility purposefully established on the premises, Sergeant First Class Gilad Shalit and his family took off from the “Tel-Nof” IAF base. The family is
Prisoner Transfer into Judea and Samaria, Israel and Egypt Complete
Today, October 18th, 2011, at 12:00, the transfer of the prisoners released as part of the process to free Sergeant First Class Gilad Shalit was completed. The prisoners passed through a crossing near the Ofer Prison, and the Kerem Shalom
IDF Spokesperson: “Gilad returned to his country and his family”
IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yoav (Poly) Mordechai addressed SFC Gilad Shalit’s medical condition as part of the operation to return him to Israel. “Gilad Shalit returned home. Today Gilad Shalit returned from the military operation he left for on June