In response to the news that Hamas will permit a second letter to the family from captive soldier Gilad Shalit, family members state that nothing developed following the first letter, which arrived about six months ago.

One family member stated �we expected more from Carter�s visit.� He added that even if they receive a letter, until Israel exhibits a willingness to release terrorists, Gilad will not be released.

Gilad has been in Hamas custody for 667 days, taken captive on June 25, 2006.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)