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American Jewish organizations issue statements identifying with the joy of Gilad Shalit's family, who will soon be reunited with the IDF soldier who has been in captivity for the last five years. By Natasha Mozgovaya Tags: Gilad Shalit Shalit swap US

Hamas and Israel have confirmed that Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who has been held hostage for five years by the Palestinian group Hamas, will be freed in November in exchange for 1000 Palestinian militants held by Israel.

Hamas and Israel have confirmed that Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who has been held hostage for five years by the Palestinian group Hamas, will be freed in November in exchange for 1000 Palestinian militants held by Israel. To get a perspective from

[Updated at 3:43 p.m. ET] Israeli Army Radio reports that the exchange could involve the release of 1000 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children.