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Read this one in full: Noam Shalit is interviewed by Hamas, and shoves their propaganda right down their throats.

In response to the host’s claim that the demand made by the groups holding Gilad that Israel release long-time male prisoners, female prisoners and prisoners who are still minors is a legitimate demand, Shalit said: “These organizations have not yet decided their position on which prisoners they want released and the list was submitted to Egypt only last month.”

Shalit said that no negotiations were made regarding the list of the prisoners despite Israel’s demand to receive an updated manifest. Israel, said Shalit, has no objection to freeing sick and elderly prisoners, but Hamas is not interested in these prisoners, only those still tied up with the organization and those serving lengthy sentences.

Read the lede: Hamas spokesliar says the release of the Gilad Shalit tape is an act of “goodwill,” like they’re supposed to get a reward for finally showing some evidence that Shalit may still be alive. No quotes. Can’t stomach them on my blog.

Make up your own mind: Olmert says the tape is just another example of Hamas’ cruelty. As an example of “In your face, Hamas!” Olmert promises to release 250 Palestinian prisoners, none of whom will have “blood on their hands” (e.g., have been charged with killing or trying to kill Israelis). But they’re going to sign a document saying they won’t hurt Israelis, so that’s all right, then. [insert eye roll here]

Read-in-full: Hamas is planning more terror attacks. Well, yeah.

Last-but-not-least: Al Qaeda calls on Muslims to support Hamas. Well, gee. Let’s get that Islamic caliphate started already, boys! We lost Afghanistan, but we picked up Gaza! At least, for now.