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Israeli Soldier's Father Urges 'Restraint'

by Michele Norris, NPR
July 3, 2006

Noam Shalit, the father of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, says he has not heard any news of his son's condition. While he says he supports the Israeli government's refusal to negotiate with militants for the release of prisoners in exchange for his son, Shalit hopes Israel will exercise restraint.

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