Israel had 80% public support in the Shalit deal, and valued never leaving anyone behind. Maybe we are no longer who we thought we were.
An analysis of the Israel-Hamas war by international strategic advisor Ayelet Frish.
The proposed prisoner exchange deal has sparked opposition from the Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit parties.
On October 18, 2011, Gilad Schalit was released from Gaza after being held captive there by the terrorist group, Hamas, for five years.