Hamas: Soldier handed over to Egypt

Hamas’ leader in the Gaza Strip says the militant group has officially turned over a captive Israeli soldier to Egypt as part of a prisoner swap with Israel.

Hamas: Soldier handed over to Egypt
Tue, 18 Oct, 2011 - 09:30

Hamas’ leader in the Gaza Strip says the militant group has officially turned over a captive Israeli soldier to Egypt as part of a prisoner swap with Israel.

In a text message, Mahmoud Zahar said that his group is no longer holding Sgt Gilad Schalit.

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