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Netanyahu: Schalit video puts responsibility for his health on Hamas

Netanyahu Schalit video

"Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu watched the video of Gilad Schalit in his office and has spoken with Noam Schalit," a statement read by the prime minister's media spokesman said following the release of the video clip showing kidnapped IDF St. -Sgt. Gilad Schalit on Friday. "The prime minister believes the importance of the tape is in putting the responsibility for Gilad's health and wellbeing squarely on Hamas's shoulders. The prime minister says that even though the the release of Schalit is still far from us, the video is an encouraging sign," the statement continued.