Cleveland kidnappings: We must be our brother’s keeper

Published on May 14, 2013

It is not our place to judge the neighbors of Ariel Castro. We don’t know enough about the particular circumstances of those who lived near this man who allegedly held three women hostage for a decade to be able to judge whether things could have been different had they been paying closer attention

Gilad Shalit’s first full interview

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on October 18, 2012

Shalit reveals how he survived in first public interview since freedom

Published on October 12, 2012

One year after his release, Israeli Channel 10 News aired parts of an interview with former Hamas captive Gilad Shalit on Oct. 11, during which Shalit revealed details of how he survived his ordeal and spent his days in captivity.

Day one of freedom for Gilad Shalit

Published on October 19, 2011

Gilad Shalit, whose skinny frame is the talk of Israel, took a morning stroll with his mother outside the family home in a leafy village in northern Israel, accompanied by police who formed a protective guard around him.

Free the hostage, but at what price?

By Uri Dromi
Published on June 29, 2011

The fifth anniversary of Gilad Shalit’s cruel imprisonment by Hamas, without the Red Cross being allowed to visit him, sparked growing public pressure in Israel on the government to agree to a painful prisoner swap. As I watched the protest, my mind wandered back almost four decades.

Israel accepts terms of German deal for Shalit

Published on June 26, 2011

Efforts are intensifying for the release of Israeli hostage Gilad Shalit on the fifth anniversary of his capture by the terrorist organization Hamas.

Hamas rejects Red Cross demand to prove Shalit is alive

Published on June 23, 2011

The International Red Cross on Thursday urged Hamas to provide proof abducted Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit is still alive, a request which the Islamist group quickly dismissed.

Jewish Agency events mark Shalit birthday

Published on August 25, 2009

Same old United Nations, Sarkozy [hearts] Israel, Gilad Shalit turns 21 in captivity

Published on August 30, 2007

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