After 1,941 days in Hamas captivity, Gilad Shalit has been released: First images of Gilad Shalit were broadcast on Egyptian television on Tuesday as he was escorted by Egyptian security personnel at a terminal in Egypt. He was seen walking and appeared to be in good health.
Ahmed Jabari, head of Hamas’ military wing, was one of those seen leading Shalit in the video (left of Gilad in the image above).
Earlier, one of Hamas’ leaders in the Gaza Strip confirmed that the group has handed over Shalit to Egypt as part of the prisoner swap with Israel.
In a text message, Mahmoud Zahar said that his group is no longer holding Shalit. Palestinian officials in Gaza said an SUV whisked Shalit across the border and quickly returned to Gaza early Tuesday.
Earlier, the BBC network reported that an Israeli official has seen Shalit after Hamas handed him over to Egyptian authorities.