Does she think she is the only mother who ever lost a son? I have, too. Many people have. Just shut up. Sometimes, one must think of the greater good. Assuming Mr. Shalit is alive, he will never be released. He is a cash cow for Hamas, and Hamas' only trump card. Let it go. Just let it go. The greater good here is the State of Israel. Which Gilad Shalit took an oath to protect and defend. Just let it go.

NEVER EVER

to free Israeli hostages. No one can lecture Netanyahu, either about bereavement over loved ones, or about freeing Israelis held in captivity.

I DO NOT AGREE WITH YOU THIS TIME. IF I WHERE COMANDER IN CHIEF OF ISRAEL, ANY NATION OR ORGANISATION WHO KIDNAPPED AN ISRAELI CITIZEN WOULD HAVE TO PAY DEARLY. AS ORGANISATIONS I WOULD EXTERMINATE THEM, AND ALL BELONGING TO THEM. AS NATIONS, WELL , THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO WAGE A WAR, AND THE MOST EFFICTIVE ONE, AND MOST COSTLY TO THE ENEMIE IS, SABOTAGE. Arn-Orao.

No!, Gilad's mother is not Esther Woman of valor.

Is not the terrorist kidnapping worth mentioning to show what trash, what garbage, what filth Israel is supposed to negotiate with for "peace?"

Bibi is doing what little he can..reserve your anger for the Hamas kidnappers.

TO # 7, OBSERVER And neither would I be, if it were my son, G-d forbid.

You sound like you have a heart of stone, I shudder to think what kind of a mother you must be.

Just a reminder.

sarah, did someone hijack your name for talkback? so cold blooded are your words. i know you are right wing but still that does not forgo compassion

IT WAS A REACTION TO TALKBACK NUMBER 3 AND NOT 4. Arn-Orao.

WAS HIS BROTHER A VOLONTAR/PROFESSIONAL, OR , COMANDED SOLDIER ???. IF HIS BROTHER WAS CAPTIVE IN GAZA, WOULD HE THEN DO NOTHING ???. YOU HAVE THE WRONG COMPARISONS I THINK. Arn-Orao.

i wrote a song to gilad's family please listin on my websit at www.myspace.com/ofironit feel free to comment thanks ofir

You think that ad we released terrorists for Nachshon Gilad would not be released? And what if we released all the terrorists? Then what? They would stop trying to kill us? You think they would not kidnap more? Next time they will ask for money, jets, tanks, territory. Why not giving up the blue and white flag for Shalit? why not give up Jerusalem for Shalit? why not leave Israel for Shalit? Why not allow them to blow up more buses or discotheques for Shalit? Where is the limit? You should be protesting in front of the Red Cross the the PM office. Stop helping Hamas.

I am a wonderful wife and a terrific mother. I also love the State of Israel, and I recognize that sacrifices must be made by those sworn to protect and defend our tiny little Jewish homeland. Shudder away. And never, ever forget those who sacrificed their lives so that you can live in comfort and security in Ashkelon.