Minutes ago, Sergeant First Class Gilad Shalit concluded the initial processing stage at an IDF base near Kerem Shalom. SFC Shalit is on his way to an IDF base, where he will be greeted by the Prime Minister, Minister of
Minutes ago, SFC Gilad Shalit crossed the border into Israel, ending over five years in captivity. The Shalit family as well as the Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and IDF Chief of the General Staff have been updated. SFC Shalit
Moments ago, SFC Gilad Shalit was brought into Egyptian territory and transferred from the hands of the Hamas into the care of representatives of the Egyptian Government, and is currently at the Rafah crossing. He will then meet IDF representatives
Today, October 18, 2011, after 5 years of captivity by the Hamas terror organization – Sergeant First Class Gilad Shalit will return home to his family. In exchange, Israel will release 1027 convicted terrorists in two phases. Updates 16:18 PM-