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Gilad Shalit's letter: I am dreaming of the day of my release
By Haaretz Service
Tags: IDF, Hamas, Gilad Shalit 

Dear Family,

I miss you a lot. It has been two long and difficult years since we were separated and I was forced to live in captivity.

I am still suffering from physical and mental difficulties, including depression, which are part of this lifestyle.
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Like in my previous letters, I do hope your physical and mental health has not deteriorated since you started living away from me.

I am dreaming of the day of my release and am looking forward to seeing you again. I hope this day will come soon, but I know it's not up to me or you.

I call upon the government to continue negotiating my release and refrain from focusing their efforts on releasing the soldiers in Lebanon.

Miss you,

Gilad.

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