Gilad Schalit

Former IDF soldier captured and held by Hamas in Gaza from 2006-2011
Gilad Shalit returning to Israel this year

On This Day in 2011: Gilad Schalit released from Hamas captivity

On October 18, 2011, Gilad Schalit was released from Gaza after being held captive there by the terrorist group, Hamas, for five years.

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