I hate to say it, but this is a bad sign. If Proof of Life hasn't been offered up, it is probably because he is not alive. Israel now needs to decide what they are going to do, with the knowledge that 3 of their soldiers were killed on Sunday along with a an 18 year old civilian on a hike. This is no longer a "rescue mission".DEBKAfile - Israel's Demand for Proof of Life, have not even been met yet!Palestinian sources say hostage talks bogged down and dangerous. DEBKAfile's military sources: Reports that a Palestinian doctor examined Gilead Shalit are false.
July 1, 2006, 5:10 PM (GMT+02:00)
Saturday afternoon, Palestinian sources reported a complete impasse in the diplomatic bid to free the Israeli hostage and described the situation as dangerous.
Claims that a Palestinian doctor examined the missing soldier last Thursday, said he was in stable condition and treated him for three bullet wounds, were widely reported by Israeli and foreign media Saturday, July 1. Had they been true, they would have partly meet Israel’s prior demand for proof that the kidnapped soldier is still alive before discussing terms for his release. Such proof has still not been delivered.
Hamas minister Ziyad Abu Ain, who was quoted as hearing from sources close to the mediators about the doctor's so-called visit to Gilead Shalit, said he was only repeating information he had heard broadcast by the media.
Israeli military circles voiced concern over potential harm to the Israeli hostage caused by elements anxious to create the illusion of momentum in the diplomatic bid for the soldier's release, in the face of the complete lack of progress.
more at:Israel's Gaza Operation was put on hold Thursday according to DEBKAfile's exclusive sources by a deadlocked dispute between prime minister Olmert and defense minister Peretz
DEBKAfile Exclusive: Conflicting statements deepen the muddle over who controls the fate of Israeli hostage Corp. Gilead Shalit
July 1, 2006, 3:55 PM (GMT+02:00)
Two days after Israel put its ground incursion into northern Gaza on hold, attacks continue by air, sea and land in an increasingly volatile and confused situation.
The latest demand to release 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, in addition to all women and minors in Israeli jails, was faxed to news agencies Saturday by the three groups who originally claimed his capture last Sunday, June 25. Israel was also required to halt its offensive in Gaza.
Maranatha!
Deborah
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