A very class act, Gilad Shalit said he hoped that all Palestinian prisoners would be released and that he hopes the cooperation between the parties will lead to true peace in their nation.
I'm happy to know he's back with his family, and am impressed with his sensitivity.
If I remember correctly, earlier prisoner swaps didn't take this long, but a more belligerent attitude from the Israeli government as it took a hard right turn forced a longer captivity.
But see AJZ Hamas and Israel exchange prisoners
