Gilad Shalit
Gilad Shalit is an Israeli soldier who gained international attention after being captured by Hamas in 2006 and held captive for over five years. His abduction sparked widespread protests in Israel and led to a significant diplomatic effort for his release, culminating in a controversial prisoner exchange in 2011 that saw the release of over a thousand Palestinian prisoners.
Born on Aug 28, 1986 (38 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 6 | 5.50 | 0.33% | +10% | 9,216,900 | 33,406 | $400,000 | 1,450$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 75,057 | $21,000,000 | 4,762$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,217 | $530,000 | 274$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 4,508 | $55,000 | 28$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 1,994 | $12,800 | 12$ |
| Totals | 10 | 361,139,561 | 120,182 | $21,997,800 | 6,526$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Serbia:
Gilad Shalit is associated with the kidnapping linked to Mohamed Sinwar.
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North Macedonia:
Gilad Shalit was an Israeli soldier kidnapped by Mahmoud Sinwar in 2006.
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Israel:
Gilad Shalit was kidnapped, and Asaf Hamami commented on the situation during an interview.
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Israel:
Gilad Shalit was a soldier whose return was witnessed by Mor Halutz during her time in the Ministry of Defense.
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Israel:
Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by militants in 2006.
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Sweden:
Gilad Shalit was captured by Hamas during an attack planned by Mohammad Sinwar and held for five years.
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Israel:
Gilad Shalit was a soldier whose kidnapping by Hamas was a pivotal event in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Israel:
Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Mohammed Sinwar, which led to significant negotiations for his release.
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Israel:
Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hamas in June 2006, which led to significant military and political repercussions.
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United States:
His release has been attributed to the fact that his brother Mohammad was one of Shalit’s kidnappers.
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