The Saga of Gilad Shalit

Israel, Shalit
Eric Gaillard / Reuters

The Waiting Game
A member of the media awaits the arrival of Gilad Shalit at Tel Nof air base in central Israel Oct. 18, 2011. Shalit's release marked the end of a tense 5-year ordeal.

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