Image via WikipediaI'd spent last evening watching the news about the imminent release of Gilad Shalit. 1 Israeli soldier was held in captivity for 5 years by Hamas without allowing the family to have any contact with him. In exchange for his freedom, a total of 1,000 Palestinian inmates (including women) will be soon free and probably back in the business of terror, the biggest prisoner exchange since 1956.
Watching the faces of Gilad's parents and knowing their fight to bring their son back I couldn't stop thinking it is a good news and thanks G-d (important rabbinical figures were involved in the negotiations as well) we hope to see him back home safe and alive. Beyond the human success it is an important political momentum as well.
On other news channels I was also watching the "victory" proclaimed by Hamas following this deal and the warnings that I am sure we should take it seriously: the door for the precedent is open and the Israeli soldiers are in danger more than ever. Anyway, it is what the Hamas terrorists wanted to do when they attacked in Eilat. There will be more high alerts and more specific trainings for the military.
I still hope - although given the lack of reliability of the Hamas representatives, isn't easy to be optimistic - that Gilad will be soon with his family. After observing the last 5 years world reaction to the situation of the young Israeli soldier, I continue to be worried for what it and who will be next. Instead of solidarity and unanimous condamnation of the Hamas terrorists most part of the international organizations and actors refused a consistent support. And, at least, if we are alone, we should realize that we should be united, more united than ever.
The joyous festival of Sukkot is about to start and we should enjoy doing our mitzvot. Time for reflection and more hopes.
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