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Noam Shalit, Franco-Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit's father

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Armen Georgian speaks to Noam Shalit, the father of the Franco-Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit who was captured by Hamas five years ago. In an attempt to secure his release, he has filed a lawsuit in a Paris court against his son's kidnapping and detention. He tells us why.

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Where are all the freedom fighters?

by Anonyme - 18/09/2011 - 20:44

This young man did not see sun light for 5 years.... This is hypocrisy of the palestinians... They play by the international rules only if it is their pure interest.
I call israel government to stop all the good conditions the Palestinians terrorist gets in Israeli prison.
No more visits , no more phone calls ,let's play by the mideast low !!!

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