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Israeli Soldier, Palestinian Prisoners Freed in Exchange
Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and hundreds of Palestinians were freed in a historic prisoner exchange that set off celebrations in both Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit (C) is escorted by intelligence officers upon his arrival at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing on October 18, 2011 following his release after 5 years of Hamas captivity under the terms of an Egyptian-mediated dea
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Israelis in the northern village of Mitzpe Hila watch a television broadcast of an interview with Gilad Shalit October 18, 2011. (Reuters)
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Residents wave flags and cheer as a vehicle carrying released Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit arrives in Mitzpe Hila, northern Israel, October 18, 2011. (AP)
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Israeli border police fire teargas at Palestinians outside the Ofer military prison near the in West Bank city of Ramallah, October 18, 2011. (AP)