Gilad Shalit returns to Israel


'Gilad Shalit is home' says IDF spokesman Mordechai as Shalit enters Israel after 1,941 days in Hamas captivity. Egyptian TV footage shows Shalit walking in terminal escorted by Egyptian security officers as he appears in good health.

After 1,941 days in Hamas captivity, Gilad Shalit has returned home: IDF soldier Gilad Shalit entered the Kerem Shalom crossing just before noon on Tuesday and was greeted by Israeli army officers. He is seen walking with the officers as they conversed with him...

He was seen walking and appeared to be in good health...

On the Israeli side of the border, all 477 prisoners set to be released as part of the first stage of the Shalit deal have been handed over to the Red Cross en route to Gaza....

The Shalit family has arrived at the Tel Nof air force base in central Israel, where they will reunite with Gilad...

At Tel Nof, the Shalits hugged Defense Minister Ehud Barak who came to the base. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the family as he arrived, "I am happy we have reached this day. In a short while, Gilad will come back to you."....