| Wonderful News! |
Date: 2011-10-12 02:39:07
By: sav\'ta shel Cohen |
| The world was silent for years and did nothing to have this young man released! Gilad\'s captivity became a symbol of the world\'s apathy towards Israel and the Jewish people but he also became a symbol of the sense of community that exists between Jews and the ability of the Jewish people to never lose hope and of their reverence for life! One way or another Gilad had to be returned to his family, to the Jewish people and to the State of Israel. Now a way has been found to accomplish that but it does not seem very satisfactory. I have great faith in the resourcefulness and initiative of Israel and the many highly skilled and intelligent people who defend it. Whatever happens as a result of this deal Israel will deal with in its own time and in its own unique way - of that I am sure! Israel will now be free to exact justice upon those responsible for this despicable act of terrorism because Gilad will no longer be their hostage! I also know that Israel will use all the resources available to it to support Gilad in overcoming any damage caused by these cowardly captors! \"Blessed are you, Hashem, Who heals the sick of his people Israel.\"
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Date: 2011-10-17 11:39:23
By: Alfred |
| After these murderers are released and when they start planting bombs and carrying out other terror attacks Israel should evaluate if it was worth securing Gilads release in this manner. There have been previous prisoner releases and I am sure that buried somewhere is a report on prisoner exchanges visavis terror that the politicians studiously ignored. |
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Date: 2011-10-12 00:14:22
By: R. Gavreil S\'Chevalier |
| I have often wondered why the majority of the world\'s nations did not place very heavy sanctions upon those holding Gilad. The U.N. is simply an organization that does little or nothing regarding such matters. Multi trillions of dollar are provided to the U.N. every year, yet little or nothing of value is received in return. I simply cannot belive had the U.N. place relentless and heavy demonds for Gilard\'s release, it would have happened long ago. Never-the-less, the prayers and hopes of many it appears will finally bring about Gilad\'s release, and for that, I give thanks to G-d. |
| What if he\'s been converted? |
Date: 2011-10-11 20:51:44
By: Nigel |
| While I disagree with such a deal where \"heavy\" prisoners are released, I also fear what Gilad might have become after 5 years in captivity, especially as a lone Israeli prisoner. I pray that my long-standing fears have not come to pass. I also pray that this never happens again.
There must be protocols introduced that deny our enemies similar opportunities. I do not know if we can rightly ask our soldiers to commit suicide - although it is far from unprecedented in other armies - or even rightly ask other soldiers to risk their own lives in a rescue attempt, but it seems clear that much more swift action is required.
Maybe if an initial volunteer commando rescue attempt is unsuccessful, Israel should be prepared to execute one heavy prisoner a day, starting with the heaviest, for each captured soldier, until the safe return of the soldier/s?
Sure, there is a risk to the captive/s and it could result in torture and/or terrible death, but a whole nation cannot be held to extortion and the very real risk that many more Israelis will be killed/maimed/tortured/captured due to the release of a disproportionate number of prisoners, many of whom will almost certainly return to their terrorist activities.
I am also very suspicious of the timing of Hamas\' agreement, when the PA is seeking support for unilateral actions that represent an existential threat for Israel and Jews around the world. Unfortunately, I fear Gilad has been used by both sides, and Hamas\' tactics have won out in more ways than one.
Only time will tell, but I pray that this deal has the blessings of Heaven, and does not prove more costly than is already readily apparent. |
| Established new rules for this one sided murder ga |
Date: 2011-10-11 17:51:17
By: Isaac Moses |
| A new law for those with blood on their hands should be established. There will be no imprisoned murders confident of being looked after and be released at the next swap deal.
Convicted murders will know a ticket to heaven awaits them, to claim the rewards promised by their terrorist leaders. |
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Date: 2011-10-11 17:22:37
By: fs |
| There you have it. The importance of a Jewish life. Im so happy for the parents. This is a big day for us all, because we all prayed for his release. |
| 1000:1 |
Date: 2011-10-11 12:17:04
By: Bo |
| That\'s the differnce between an arab and a jew!.....They know it...now YOU know it!!!!.........1000:1 |
| I feel for Gilad\'s Family... |
Date: 2011-10-11 12:36:48
By: Alan |
| I feel for Gilad\'s family, and I cannot imagine how I would react and what I would not be willing to do to have my son returned to me. However, to release any murderers for his freedom is a mistake. If they wanted prisoners who were guilty of minor crimes I would agree, but not terrorists with blood on their hands. It only empowers our enemies, and sends the message that it pays to kidnap and hold Israeli soldiers or citizens to free murderers. Sorry, I cannot agree with this decision, as much as it hurts. |
| 0.001 of a Jew = 1 prisoner |
Date: 2011-10-11 12:37:06
By: AH |
| Almost worthless. |
| I Agree with AH . . . |
Date: 2011-10-11 13:06:43
By: KB |
| To let these animals loose is just wrong under any circumtance. I want Gilad to come home as much as anyone especially someone who\'s Jewish does. But, that said I feel sorry for the next kidnapped soldier(s)! G-d forbid what if next time it\'s a female soldier? This is just an invitation thats saying \"Please come and kidnap more IDF soldiers!Look, see how easy it is to get our people released.\" Netanyahu should have found another way to get him home, such as a military rescue operation. This will end up being another matzav for us in the long run. Netenyahu is being a sucker! |
| frightened |
Date: 2011-10-11 13:30:09
By: Lois Graber |
| just like all Israeli\'s must be feeling, I don\'t know what\'s right. I feel so much for Gilad\'s family. My grandson was a lone soldier in the IDF. All I can say is I\'m terribly frightened for all Our Israeli people. |
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Date: 2011-10-11 13:40:16
By: Bettie Foldi |
| I am grateful for finally bringing Gilad home alive. One Israeli is worth a 1,000 terrorists. I pray for God\'s Blessing on this exchange.
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Date: 2011-10-11 14:02:53
By: Lois Wasserman |
| I am relieved that Gilad Shalit will be
returning to Israel. I prayed for his safe return and Gilad will be able to start his life anew. He is such a sweet
man-a reflection of mine from the stories he wrote as a child and from the words he
uttered-was allowed to speak.
I pray for the other soldiers and for the Israelis that there will be gentlemanly
behavior. |
| I Agree with AH . . . |
Date: 2011-10-11 14:29:20
By: KB |
| To let these animals loose is just wrong under any circumtance. I want Gilad to come home as much as anyone especially someone who\'s Jewish does. But, that said I feel sorry for the next kidnapped soldier(s)! G-d forbid what if next time it\'s a female soldier? This is just an invitation thats saying \"Please come and kidnap more IDF soldiers!Look, see how easy it is to get our people released.\" Netanyahu should have found another way to get him home, such as a military rescue operation. This will end up being another matzav for us in the long run. Netenyahu is being a sucker! |
| Gilad Shalit |
Date: 2011-10-13 16:03:41
By: Lila |
| While I am THRILLED Gilad Shalit is being released, I am also very saddened of the release of prisoners. Unfortunately, 1,000 of these people will be able to enforce terrorism and even death on others. Either way, Israel has to shoot themselves in the foot. As in the Talmud; \"Whoever destroys a soul, it is considered as if he destroyed an entire world. And whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world.\" |
