~RS~q~RS~~RS~z~RS~11~RS~)
Shalit on hopes for Mid-East peace
Hamas has handed over soldier Gilad Shalit after five years in captivity, as part of a prisoner swap deal agreed with Israel.
More than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners are to be freed in exchange for Sgt Shalit's freedom. The first 477 are being released on Tuesday.
In his first interview following his release, Sgt Shalit looked somewhat overwhelmed but said that he hoped the deal could be a step on the road to peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
He also spoke about his time in captivity, saying that he had missed his family and friends.
Read More
Most watched/listened
-
Saudi drivers in 'sidewalk skiing' craze
-
Heathrow: 'Flames were coming out'
-
The Queen and her passion for horses
-
US road bridge falls into river
-
Stockholm cars and schools targeted
-
Black bear roams Los Angeles suburb
-
Family tribute to soldier Lee Rigby
-
Running barefoot in Wyoming
-
Witness: 'They wanted to get caught'
-
Burning US railway bridge collapses
-
MI5 'approached' Woolwich suspect
-
Huge fire consumes Rio fuel depot
-
Bowie bassist dies aged 62
-
'Pilot said there had been a threat'
-
Yachtsman saved by call to Jewsons
