Gilad Schalit

French politician reported to prosecutor for 'terrorism' offenses after meeting PFLP in Lebanon

On September 28, The Jerusalem Post reported that Portes flew to Lebanon and met with PFLP members shortly after quitting the Gaza flotilla for "personal reasons."

Thomas Portes with deputy Andrée Taurinya, Olivier Besancenot, and Salah Hamouri visiting the 'cemetery of the martyrs of the Palestinian cause,' as well as the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila and of Mar Elias in Beirut on September 26, 2025.
 Ghazi Hamad, member of Hamas Political Office, delivers remarks on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, during a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, October 28, 2023.

Why did Hamas trot out Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad to show he’s alive? - analysis

PROTESTERS CALL for the release of the hostages held in Gaza at a demonstration outside Sderot last Saturday night. The large sign reads: ‘Time for a decision, life or death.’

Israel’s sacred war: Two years in the grip of the hostages - opinion

MK Tally Gotliv seen during a court hearing of Yonatan Urich, at the court in Lod, August 19, 2025

Grapevine, August 22, 2025: Brains betrayed...


Angry Iranians urge their government: Be more like Israel

Times of London: Iranians take to social media to denounce government's handling of hostage crisis in which Pakistani militants killed a border guard.

Freed IDF soldier Gilad Schalit, his father Noam, and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani

March 25: Cautionary tale

'Jerusalem Post' columnist Gershon Baskin has long sought applause for his role in the Schalit negotiations, ignoring the inevitable deadly ramifications.

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Hamas in SMS to foreign correspondents, MK aides: You're the next Schalit

Messages reportedly sent on order of Hamas's military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades to coincide with 10-year anniversary of leader's death.

Palestinian members of Hamas's al-Qassam brigades.

Eye on Zion: The Pollard bloodstain

When all is said and done, can this generation say they did everything to save a friend of Israel?

Pollard demonstration

Mother of slain soldier presents Gilad Schalit with award

Esther Wachsman, whose son was killed by Palestinian terrorists, paid homage to former Hamas captive.

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Wine therapy: Drinking with Gilad Schalit and his girlfriend

Gilad Schalit and his girlfriend, Adi Sigler, speak about finding each other and living an ordinary life in the spotlight.

Gilad Schalit and girlfriend Adi.

Wine therapy: Opening the heart with Israeli wine

Gilad Schalit and his girlfriend, Adi Sigler, speak about finding each other, living an ordinary life in the spotlight, and how they are able to poke fun at his captivity.

Gilad Schalit and girlfriend Adi.

Palestinians in Gaza producing film on Schalit kidnapping in Hebrew

The Palestinian film industry, which is dominated by amateur artists, struggles to get a wider Arab audience.

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Steinitz: Abbas is world’s number one anti-Semitic leader

Strategic affairs minister says peace with Palestinians impossible until PA leader stops incitement against Israel, Jews.

Minister of Strategic Affairs Yuval Steinitz‏ speaking at the INSS conference in Tel Aviv, January 29, 2014.

Steinitz: No diplomatic accord can completely ensure Israel's security

Strategic affairs minister says past Israeli withdrawals showed no security arrangement can guarantee Israel's safety.

Minister of Strategic Affairs Yuval Steinitz‏