Israel wants Shalit free but is struggling to stomach the cost of his freedom.

以色列希望沙利特获得自由，但是为他的自由所付出的代价很难消化。

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As an Israeli solider, Mr Shalit is seen somewhat differently to many long-term hostages.

作为一名以色列士兵，在绑匪的眼里，Shalit同其他长期被绑架的人质是不同的。

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Shalit has been held for two years in Gaza, since he was kidnapped in a cross-border raid.

夏利特已经在加沙地带被关押了两年，他在一次越境袭击中被绑架。

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The kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and continued rocket attacks from Gaza have kept Israel from lifting it.

VOA: standard.2010.06.16

Hamas officials say if Israel agrees to free all the prisoners on the list, Gilad Shalit could be freed tomorrow.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

Gazans appear to be coping. Shalit is still captive, rockets are still falling on Israel, and Hamas remains firmly in power.

VOA: standard.2010.06.16

In his first interview, Sgt Shalit told Egyptian TV he missed his friends and family.

BBC: Gilad Shalit freed in Israeli-Palestinian prisoner swap

We are pleased by the reports that Mr. Shalit will be home soon with his family.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

They also reportedly claimed that the interview violated the terms for Sgt Shalit's release.

BBC: Gilad Shalit release: Shahira Amin defends interview