Aviva Shalit: Joy is undescribable

Noam Shalit, father of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, addressed reporters following the approval of the prisoner exchange deal. "This is a symbolic day of happiness blended with sorrow. The government succeeded after five years and 1,935 long nights in bringing Gilad our son home.

Gilad's mother, Aviva, added: "The joy is undescribable, but until we see Gilad we will keep our feelings under control." (ynet)