By Jack Khoury, Haaretz Correspondent: Gilad Shalit's father met top U.S., Red Cross officials
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Title:Don`t Know What US Can Do
Name:Mark of Lewiston
City: LewistonState: USA
I`m not certain what he thinks the US can do. We`re barred from discussing anything with Gilad`s captors. What can the US offer to influence things?

Trying to gain influence with one side offends another. It`s Catch 22 for the US and likely no help for Shalit if the US does anything.