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Hamas releases Israeli soldier in prisoner swap

Michael Bär
October 18, 2011

Hamas has handed over Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit to Egyptian mediators. After five years in captivity, the Isreal soldier is being swapped for more than 1000 Palestinian prisoners.

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