Israeli prime minister

The World

As Israel’s Prime Minister Ehud Olmert prepares to leave office, he has one burning issue left to address — securing the return of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, held captive by Hamas for nearly three years. The World’s Quil Lawrence reports from Jerusalem.

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