Report: Shalit to Be Released Sunday 05:22 Sep 15, '06 / 22 Elul 5766 (IsraelNN.com) According to the London-based Arabic newspaper al-Quds Arabi, a deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas towards the release of IDF soldier Gilad Shalit, who fell captive on June 25th. Shalit will be released on Sunday, the Arab media is reporting. According to the early-morning Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) report Friday, the report enjoys widespread coverage in the Arab media.