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Former IDF soldier Gilad Shalit, who was held captive in Gaza for five years, is engaged

He reportedly became engaged to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day

February 18, 2020 10:59
Gilad Shalit and Nitzan Shabbat are engaged

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An Israeli soldier held hostage in Gaza for five years by Hamas is engaged, it has been announced.

Gilad Shalit proposed to his girlfriend Nitzan Shabbat on Valentine’s Day last week.

She posted a photograph to her Instagram account displaying her diamond engagement ring.

Mr Shalit, 33, was captured by Hamas in June 2006 during an IDF raid using cross-border tunnels into Gaza.

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