Israel still fractured by prisoner swap debates, 10-years after Schalit deal
The release of Gilad Schalit was a testament to a long-held army principle that the IDF does not abandon its soldiers on the battlefield. However, many think that the price was too high.
GERSHON BASKIN believes his greatest accomplishment is aiding in the talks that led to the release of captured IDF soldier Gilad Schalit (center), seen here shortly after his release from Gaza in October 2011(photo credit: AVI OHAYON - GPO)ByTOVAH LAZAROFF