Just for the record, ever since this happened, I have the strong impression (I wonder why?) that Shalit is being hosted not by any Palestinian group but by some factions of the Israeli military or intel.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1064547.html
There's a little something written by Sott back in 2006 to that effect.
http://www.sott.net/signs/editorials/signs20060629_RacismNotDefenceAttheHeartOfIsraeliPolitics.php
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1064547.html
Olmert reiterates vow: No Gaza truce deal until Shalit released
Olmert said during a meeting with Mubarak. "We will not open [Gaza] border crossings to Hamas as long as Shalit remains under their cruel captivity. When Gilad is home, we will be ready to discuss the rest of the issues."
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1064547.html
There's a little something written by Sott back in 2006 to that effect.
http://www.sott.net/signs/editorials/signs20060629_RacismNotDefenceAttheHeartOfIsraeliPolitics.php