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| Hamas airs 'first Shalit message' | Hamas airs 'first Shalit message' |
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| The Palestinian captors of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit have broadcast what they say is his first audio message since his capture a year ago. | The Palestinian captors of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit have broadcast what they say is his first audio message since his capture a year ago. |
| The voice on the tape says his health is worsening and he needs medical help. | The voice on the tape says his health is worsening and he needs medical help. |
| The recording was put on a website of the military wing of Hamas. Cpl Shalit was seized near the Gaza border in a joint raid by three militant groups. | The recording was put on a website of the military wing of Hamas. Cpl Shalit was seized near the Gaza border in a joint raid by three militant groups. |
| Hamas has demanded the release of prisoners from Israeli jails, but Israel ruled out any negotiations. | Hamas has demanded the release of prisoners from Israeli jails, but Israel ruled out any negotiations. |
| "We will not compromise with Hamas," said Miri Eisin, a spokeswoman for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. | "We will not compromise with Hamas," said Miri Eisin, a spokeswoman for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. |
| She was speaking in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, where Mr Olmert is meeting leaders from Egypt and Jordan in an apparent show of support for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abba. | |
| Mr Abbas is engaged in a bitter power struggle with Hamas militants, who have taken over the Gaza Strip. | Mr Abbas is engaged in a bitter power struggle with Hamas militants, who have taken over the Gaza Strip. |
| 'Good health' | 'Good health' |
| The capture of Cpl Shalit on 25 June 2006 sparked a lengthy Israeli operation in the Gaza Strip, in which dozens of people were killed. | The capture of Cpl Shalit on 25 June 2006 sparked a lengthy Israeli operation in the Gaza Strip, in which dozens of people were killed. |
| In the message, posted on a website supporting the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the man purported to be Cpl Shalit is heard speaking Hebrew. | In the message, posted on a website supporting the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the man purported to be Cpl Shalit is heard speaking Hebrew. |
| [Israel] should meet the demands of my kidnappers so I can be released Audio message attributed to Cpl Shalit Full text: 'Shalit's' message 2006: Soldier seized in raid Mid-East leaders hold summit | [Israel] should meet the demands of my kidnappers so I can be released Audio message attributed to Cpl Shalit Full text: 'Shalit's' message 2006: Soldier seized in raid Mid-East leaders hold summit |
| "I've been in prison one year. My situation is deteriorating. I need an extended period in hospital," the voice says. | "I've been in prison one year. My situation is deteriorating. I need an extended period in hospital," the voice says. |
| "I am sorry that the Israeli government has not shown more interest. It should meet the demands of my kidnappers so I can be released." | "I am sorry that the Israeli government has not shown more interest. It should meet the demands of my kidnappers so I can be released." |
| It was not possible to authenticate the tape, although Cpl Shalit's father, Noam, told Israeli media it sounded genuine. | It was not possible to authenticate the tape, although Cpl Shalit's father, Noam, told Israeli media it sounded genuine. |
| Earlier, a spokesman for the militants holding Cpl Shalit said the 20-year-old soldier was in good health. | Earlier, a spokesman for the militants holding Cpl Shalit said the 20-year-old soldier was in good health. |
| Abu Mujahid, of the Popular Resistance Committees, said Cpl Shalit was being treated according to Islamic law. | Abu Mujahid, of the Popular Resistance Committees, said Cpl Shalit was being treated according to Islamic law. |
| Cpl Shalit was captured by militants who tunnelled into Israel from the Gaza Strip on 25 June 2006. | Cpl Shalit was captured by militants who tunnelled into Israel from the Gaza Strip on 25 June 2006. |
| The operation was claimed by the al-Qassam Brigades, the Popular Resistance Committees, and the Army of Islam. | The operation was claimed by the al-Qassam Brigades, the Popular Resistance Committees, and the Army of Islam. |
| Shalit's family have attended a rally marking one year of captivity | Shalit's family have attended a rally marking one year of captivity |
| Cpl Shalit's captors have handed over a list of prisoners they want freed in exchange for him. | Cpl Shalit's captors have handed over a list of prisoners they want freed in exchange for him. |
| About 10,000 Palestinian prisoners are being held in Israeli jails, some without charge. | About 10,000 Palestinian prisoners are being held in Israeli jails, some without charge. |
| Israel has agreed to a prisoner swap in principle, but has disagreed about the number and category of Palestinian prisoners to be freed. | Israel has agreed to a prisoner swap in principle, but has disagreed about the number and category of Palestinian prisoners to be freed. |
| 'Legitimate target' | 'Legitimate target' |
| On Sunday, Noam Shalit criticised Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for not doing more to secure his son's release. | On Sunday, Noam Shalit criticised Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for not doing more to secure his son's release. |
| "It's the test of a leader," said Mr Shalit. "If you do not know what to do, give your portfolio to someone who can bring about results immediately." | "It's the test of a leader," said Mr Shalit. "If you do not know what to do, give your portfolio to someone who can bring about results immediately." |
| Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has accused Cpl Shalit's captors of committing a war crime. | Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has accused Cpl Shalit's captors of committing a war crime. |
| "International humanitarian law absolutely prohibits taking and holding a person by force in order to compel the enemy to meet certain demands, while threatening to harm or kill the person if the demands are not met," the group said. | "International humanitarian law absolutely prohibits taking and holding a person by force in order to compel the enemy to meet certain demands, while threatening to harm or kill the person if the demands are not met," the group said. |
| "Furthermore, hostage-taking is considered a war crime." | "Furthermore, hostage-taking is considered a war crime." |
| Abu Mujahid brushed off B'Tselem's accusation, saying the soldier was a prisoner of war who had been captured inside a tank used to fight Palestinians. | Abu Mujahid brushed off B'Tselem's accusation, saying the soldier was a prisoner of war who had been captured inside a tank used to fight Palestinians. |
| "Any occupiers on the land are a legitimate target because they are soldiers," he said. | "Any occupiers on the land are a legitimate target because they are soldiers," he said. |