Opinion: We salute you, Gilad!

Published on October 19, 2011

"He who wrought miracles for our fathers, and redeemed them from slavery unto freedom, may he speedily redeem us, and gather our exiles from the four corners of the earth, even all Israel united in fellowship; and let us say, Amen." 

"HaMakom y'rachem ethkhem b'tokh sh'ar aveilei Tzion v'Yrushalayim" 

"May G-d comfort you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem" 





Shalit says in good health during interview on Egypt TV

Published on October 18, 2011

Freed Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit said on Tuesday he was in good health and he hoped his release in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons would lead to peace between the two peoples.

Gilad Shalit freed in mass prisoner swap

Published on October 18, 2011

Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was released to a national outpouring of joy on Tuesday after five years in captivity, exchanged for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in a deal with Gaza's Hamas rulers.

First images of Gilad Shalit released; IDF confirms he is alive and well

Published on October 18, 2011

An Israel Defense Forces official confirmed Tuesday that Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was identified at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt and is "alive and well."

Shalit’s brother shouts at Independence Day ceremony: Gilad is still alive

Published on May 9, 2011

Yoel Shalit, brother of abducted Israel Defense forces soldier Gilad Shalit clashed with police on Monday as he was escorted out of the official 63rd Independence Day ceremony at Mount Herzl for shouting during the speeches.

Jewish Agency events mark Shalit birthday

Published on August 25, 2009