Hamas posts voice-recording of Israeli soldier in Gaza
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Gaza City - The Palestinian group Hamas posted a voice- recording of the Israeli soldiers it has held captive in Gaza for one year to the date on the Internet Monday, in which he can be heard pleading for Israel to heedthe Islamic militant movement's demands. Shalit also said his health is "deteriorating." The voice-recording is the first sign of life of Corporal Gilad Shalit since his capture exactly one year ago, on June 25, 2006.
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