Posted on 10/18/2011 10:51:13 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli officials harshly criticized an Egyptian television interview with soldier Gilad Schalit minutes after Hamas militants freed him in a prisoner swap Tuesday, saying the questioning was inappropriate and insensitive.
In the interview aired on Egyptian state television, a gaunt, sallow and uncomfortable looking Schalit appeared to struggle to speak at times, and his breathing was noticeably labored as he awkwardly answered questions. The footage, along with earlier Egyptian TV video showing Schalit being transferred to Egypt, were the first images seen of the soldier after more than five years in Hamas captivity.
Armed Hamas militants were in the area during the interview. One of them stood behind Schalit's chair, wearing a a black face mask, a green headband of the Qassam brigades — Hamas' military wing — and a video camera in his hand.
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Remind you of anything? It did me, when I saw him on the news tonight. I just can't believe what goes on. 1027 to one! It's quite a statement. How long can things bubble along like this?
It is so beyond wrong to allow/force an interview in a situation like this , especially when his captor is standing behind him with his hands near his neck .
The Egyptians should be totally ashamed of themselves.
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