Photo gallery: Schalit rallies in Israel, around the world

Hundreds join Schalit family in marking five years since the IDF soldier was captured in a Hamas raid on the Gaza border.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

JUNE 26, 2011 11:57

Gilad Schalit cutout seen through yellow ribons 311 (R) (photo credit: REUTERS/Amir Cohen) — Gilad Schalit cutout seen through yellow ribons 311 (R)

(photo credit: REUTERS/Amir Cohen)

Rallies were held across the country on Saturday to mark five years in captivity for captured IDF soldier Gilad Schalit.

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