http://www.mako.co.il/news-military/security/Article-6b0acae7aa16531018.htm?fb_ref=articleFooter&fb_source=profile_oneline- The article is in Hebrew, but what it basically says is that since Gilad Shalit was brought back to Israel, there have been 5 more attempted abductions of IDF soldiers. Here is an English version that somewhat says the same things- http://www.istrue.net/2012/02/09/more-than-5-attempts-to-abduct-israeli-soldiers/
I think this is a very bad sign. Hamas is clearly going through with their plan to abduct a new Gilad Shalit. I would be terrified to be in the army knowing their are people out there who would do anything to kidnap me. And what will happen if they succeed? Will Israel trade another thousand prisoners for the release of a new soldier? I sure hope not, but then chaos will erupt in Israel once more. Why is Gilad Shalit better than someone else who could have been kidnapped? He isn't, which is why Israel will not be able to just forget about it. I think this will cause too much trouble in Israel. Hamas wants their prisoners back, yes, but they have been sentenced to jail. Most over 10 life sentences, I do not think it is fair to even expect these prisoners to come home. They made bad choices, and they have to face the consequences, they cant just get out of trouble by risking the life of someone else.
As the article says, soldiers are not allowed to hitch-hike, linger at bus stops or be out late at night. Israel is being vary cautious about their soldiers and making sure nothing happens to any of them. What do you guys think? Do you think Hamas will eventually succeed in capturing a "new Gilad Shalit"? Feel free to leave a comment below.
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