★ HOW OLD IS GILAD SHALIT?
Gilad Shalit is 39 years old, born August 28, 1986 in IL · Virgo.
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About
Gilad Shalit is an Israeli former soldier and writer born in 1986. On 25 June 2006, Palestinian militants captured him in a cross-border raid; Hamas held him for over five years until his release on 18 October 2011 as part of a prisoner exchange that freed 1,027 Palestinian prisoners. During captivity, he was denied Red Cross visits and family contact, receiving only three letters, an audio tape, and a DVD from the outside world. A Virgo, Shalit has become a public figure documenting his experience.
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Biography
Gilad Shalit is an Israeli former soldier and writer. Born 28 August 1986, he held the rank of Corporal in the IDF's Armor Corps when Palestinian militants captured him on 25 June 2006 via a cross-border raid through tunnels near the Kerem Shalom crossing. Hamas held him captive at an undisclosed Gaza Strip location for over five years. During his confinement, the International Committee of the Red Cross was denied access, and his family was largely cut off from contact—violations that human rights organizations and the UN criticized as breaches of the Geneva Conventions. His captors' initial demands included the release of all female and underage Palestinian prisoners, as well as militant leader Marwan Barghouti. Communication from the outside world consisted only of three letters, an audio tape, and a DVD, exchanged for the release of 20 female Palestinian prisoners. On 18 October 2011, Shalit was freed in a negotiated agreement; in return, Israel released 1,027 Palestinian prisoners, some convicted of multiple murders. He was promoted to Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, and Sergeant First Class just before release. Shalit was the first Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants since Nachshon Wachsman in 1994. A Virgo born in 1986, Shalit embodies Life Path 6, associated with responsibility and service. He holds dual Israeli and French citizenship through his grandmother. As a writer, Shalit has documented his experience and broader reflections on conflict.
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Trivia
- Shalit was promoted twice during his captivity—to Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, and Sergeant First Class—even though he remained imprisoned.
- His only contact with family during five years came through three letters, one audio tape, and one DVD; these were exchanged for Israel's release of 20 female Palestinian prisoners.
- He holds dual Israeli and French citizenship via his grandmother.
- The prisoner exchange that secured his release involved 1,027 Palestinian detainees, some responsible for 569 Israeli deaths according to Israeli government sources.
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Numerology
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Responsible and family-oriented. Gilad Shalit often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Gilad Shalit?
- Gilad Shalit is 39 years old (born August 28, 1986).
- When is Gilad Shalit's birthday?
- Gilad Shalit was born on August 28, 1986.
- What is Gilad Shalit's zodiac sign?
- Gilad Shalit is a Virgo, born August 28, 1986.
- What is Gilad Shalit's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Gilad Shalit was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Gilad Shalit from?
- Gilad Shalit is from IL.
- What does Gilad Shalit do?
- Gilad Shalit is a writer.
- Is Gilad Shalit still alive?
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