...but in the end he had no influence whatsoever. Unfortunately, the 1027 terrorists who were released will come back to haunt Israel. This was a bad deal, but Bibi won't admit it.

Hi Gilad, We are so glad that you are free at last. Maybe you have done so already, but if you haven't, also say thank you to the Most High, the Elohim of Yisrael & Yahuda for your life and freedom. I hope that you will enjoy every minute of your life for the rest of your life. Regards.

I am all for Gilad thanking the French but it should have been done in private without inviting the media turning it into a photo op. Isn't it time to let the whole Gilad Shalit obsession end, people might feel sorry for him but he is not some kind of national hero just because he was kidnapped. I hope that Gilad will not be playing any role in his fathers election campaign. No endorsements saying he thinks its great his father is getting into politics and no pictures taken with his father,

courageous Gilad rescue-action Sarkozy ,equipped only with his trusted Victorinox knife performed that fateful night in Gaza. Anyone posessing additional material is welcome to contact me. Merci beaucoup.....whatever.....

well wishes to shalit for continuing recovery from his hellish confinement. Sarkozy, with respect hadnothing to do with his release. It is bibi and the israeli public who went to the edge to release him. Shalit's father is entering the knesset and running for labour, a party who would have brought shalit back in a box like olmert brought goldwasser.