Giving hundreds of convicted terrorists over for 1 soldier is a great victory for Hamas. It also shows the up and coming generation that it is smart to be affiliated with the terrorist organization (hamas) seeing as how successful and powerful they are.

let alone news items. They are not the most reliable source of news and information.

dear people of israel. it seem to me that you are your own worst enemy. by puting the wrong people in charge, yours, and our future is in great doubt. when one person becomes more important then the state itself.... G-d help you.

And why not?

To the waiting arms of Allah and the 72 virgins Do Women martyrs get virgins too? male or female? Remember in prison .... accidents DO happen

I sit here and wait. All of Israel sits and waits. The world waits. I am a former Marine with many brothers still fighting and dying all over the world. We go in knowing that if we are captured, we will not be negotiated for. We will be looked for, but no negotiations even considered in the magnitude of the proposed Hamas. Israeli deal. I said we KNOW that. I also know that many parents of slaughtered children want NO negotiations for the release of the murderers already rotting in Israeli prisons. Let Gilad be another symbol of Israeli greatness. Gilad is ONE soldier, got himself caught by the enemy, and will never forgive himself if the murderers of children/innocents are released in his name. Nor should he. Israel has lost good sons before, and will inevitably lose more in the future. Don't let those that have already killed and maimed out for another round. Sit tight Gilad, there must be another way. Sarah, if you're out there, please help me understand the thoughts of mothers that have had their children murdered, vis a vis this release proposal. Your insight may be of great help. Shalom

TO ROB You wrote that Gilad should hold tight and there's another way. What way is that? What is your suggestion? Do you think the Israeli Gov't hasn't already tried other methods?

We give ONE prisoner for Gilad, you can chose anybody, even the most brutal killer, but just one. If you fail to chose one and the deal doesn't take place - say goodbye to electricity.