Gilad Shalit in First Interview Since Release: I Haven't Seen People in a Long Time

Shalit tells Egyptian TV that he's glad Palestinian prisoners have been released, hopes they don't return to violence.

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Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit said Tuesday that he had been treated well by his Hamas captors during the five years he was held hostage, telling Egyptian television in the first interview following his release that he was relieved to finally be surrounded by people.

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