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Gilad Shalit

After five years, Gilad Shalit is released by Hamas (with video)

An exchange between Hamas and Israel is underway this morning. Gilad Shalit is back home in Israel and nearly 500 Palestinian prisoners are headed for Gaza, the West Bank or other parts of the Middle East.

Israeli soldiers mourn during the funeral of their comrade Lieutenant Hadar Goldin in Kfar Saba, near Tel Aviv, on August 3, 2014. Goldin's death in Gaza is prompting some in Israel to question their military's controversial Hannibal Doctrine.

Some in Israel are questioning the military’s Hannibal Doctrine

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Israeli soldiers mourn during the funeral of their comrade Lieutenant Hadar Goldin in Kfar Saba, near Tel Aviv, on August 3, 2014. Goldin's death in Gaza is prompting some in Israel to question their military's controversial Hannibal Doctrine.

Some in Israel are questioning the military’s Hannibal Doctrine

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Israel’s largest bus company plastered buses with big ads featuring the #BringBackOurBoys slogan.

Bring back our boys, whoever they are

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The released POW Bowe Bergdahl might be investigated as a deserter

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The released POW Bowe Bergdahl might be investigated as a deserter

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Deserter or POW? That’s the debate now over Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. It’s possible he could be both.

Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit to be released by Hamas

Palestinian militants kidnapped Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier, more than five years ago. He’s become a political symbol inside of Israel, and he may be released in days.

Top of the Hour: Israel and Palestinians Trade Prisoners, Morning Headlines

Israeli Sgt. Gilad Shalit was released by Hamas today in exchange for 477 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Ethan Bronner,  Jerusalem  bureau chief for The New York Times, reports on the latest.

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Gilad Shalit Released

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Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit has arrived back in Israel following his release from five years of captivity, as part of a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas.

Gilad Shalit and the Future of the Middle East

Sgt. Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier who has been imprisoned by Hamas since 2006, was  released on Tuesday  in Egypt as part of a prisoner trade between Israel and Hamas. In exchange for Shalit’s release, Israel freed 477 Palestinian prisoners, the first group of what will be more than 1,000. “I very much hope that this deal […]