Gilad Shalit Released

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.

Negotiating the Shalit – Hamas Prisoner Exchange

Meet the man who was key to the negotiations that brought abducted soldier Gilad Shalit home after five years of captivity.

Hamas Celebrates Prisoner Exchange

The Islamic militant group that rules in the Gaza Strip is trumpeting the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as a historic achievement.

Israeli Unease Over Shalit Prisoner Swap

Israel will release more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the deal to free captured soldier Gilad Shalit. The deal reportedly includes numerous prisoners convicted of murder.

Gilad Shalit to be Released

Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal for the release of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier held hostage by Palestinian militants for five years.

Hamas releases video of captured Israeli soldier

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Israel has freed 19 Palestinian female prisoners in exchange for a new videotape of an Israeli soldier captured more than three years ago near the Gaza border. Correspondent Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem.