Preventing kidnappings of Israelis by Hamas
After the capture of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in 2006, there was an increased focus on preventing such incidents, which were a significant concern for the Israeli public and government.
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Israel's Operation Summer Rains ended with Gilad Shalit still held in Gaza
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Hamas gunmen infiltrated Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing two Israeli soldiers and kidnapping Gilad Shalit, leading to Israel's Operation Summer Rains
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The abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit by Palestinian militants in 2006 near the Gaza border, influencing the events leading to Operation Cast Lead.
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