A Hamas officials released a statement on Wednesday that “Gilad Shalit will not see the light of day” until such time that Israel understands it must release prisoners in exchange for the hostage soldier.

According to media reports from a number of sources, the German mediator seeking to bridge the sides and reach a deal for a prisoner release that will permit Shalit to return home. This past Pesach was Shalit’s fourth in Hamas custody, and to date, he has not been permitted any visitation, including representatives of the International Red Cross.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)