16.10.2011                      18.Tischrei. 5772                       Chol Hamo'ed 2

Verteidigung:

Schalit recognized as disabled IDF veteran

Until now, soldiers released from captivity needed to request recognition; decision will apply to any future cases of captive soldiers.

The Defense Ministry decided over the weekend to recognize Gilad Schalit as a disabled IDF veteran, even before he returns to Israel.
Schalit is expected to return in a prisoner swap with Hamas on Tuesday….