Gilad Schalit

Gilad Schalit’s release, 15 years later: Why Israel must remember joy of his homecoming - opinion

Gilad Schalit was not simply another soldier. He was somebody’s son, somebody’s brother, a young man who should have been enjoying the ordinary experiences of early adulthood.

 Gilad Schalit and his father Noam arrive near their home town following Gilad's release from captivity in Gaza,  October 18, 2011
Former Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head Yoram Cohen, the new member of the Yashar party attends a press conference with Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party in Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.

Former Shin Bet chief threatens to sue Channel 14 over ‘completely false’ inflammatory comments

 Israel Police officer in a police car

Watch: Kfar Saba police arrest Gaza resident, terrorist released from the Schalit deal

Thomas Portes with deputy Andrée Taurinya, Olivier Besancenot, and Salah Hamouri visiting the 'cemetery of the martyrs of the Palestinian cause,' as well as the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila and of Mar Elias in Beirut on September 26, 2025.

French politician reported to prosecutor for 'terrorism' offenses after meeting PFLP in Lebanon


Analysis: Anti-Schalit deals law - Will judges tie president's hands or ignore new power?

If the judges decline to use the power, then the law achieved nothing.

Gilad Schalit released by Hamas captors as part of prisoner swap in 2011.

Schalit deal camouflage?

The High Court approved a return to the house-demolition policy in possible attempt move focus from gov't responsibility for releasing Palestinian prisoners.

IDF bulldozer 370

IDF proceedings begin against 23 rearrested Palestinians released in Schalit deal

Over 140 new requests for administrative detention from new arrests; 40% increase in terror indictments in last year.

Palestinian members of a youth group wave their national flags and hold posters depicting portraits of Palestinian prisoners during a protest in solidarity with them.

Schalit family 'deeply concerned' over kidnapped teens

As a family that has “suffered so much from these terror actions of the Palestinians” the kidnapping is now “our main concern,” says Schalit.

Noam Schalit

High Court nixes petition by Palestinians freed in Schalit deal and rearrested by IDF

The rejection means the six Hamas men will remain under arrest pending a final decision on whether they have violated the terms of their release.

Hamas terrorists mark anniversary of Schalit swap 370

For Zion's Sake: Hashtags are not enough

In addition to taking part in popular social media campaigns after an act of terror, consider also speaking out against disastrous policies which allow and even encourage terrorism.

Jpost bring back our boys campaign

EXCLUSIVE: State seeks to return to prison 54 Palestinians released in Schalit deal

The 54 are among the over 350 Palestinians arrested in recent weeks by the IDF during ongoing searches for three kidnapped boys.

Hamas terrorists mark anniversary of Schalit swap 370

Terrorist freed in Schalit deal charged with Passover shooting that killed policeman

Shin Bet reveals Hamas operative and son arrested for killing of Baruch Mizrahi; Bennett: This proves prisoner releases should be eradicated.

Murder suspects (left to right) Ziad Awad and Azzadin Ziad Hassan Awad.

Aharonovitch: Hamas must know kidnapping doesn't pay

Public security minister says reports of police failure to respond to a call from one of the teens should be investigated.

Public Security Minister Aharonovitch in Gush Etzion

Expert: Missing teens must be found quickly to avert ‘Schalit’ scenario

Former IDF liaison for security ties with PA cautions army to handle operation "delicately" to avoid repeat of failed ’94 Wachsman rescue.

Missing yeshiva students (left to right)Naphtali Fraenkel, Gil-ad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach.