During a Vishnitz Ushpizin Tisch on Tuesday night, Hoshanah Rabba, Rav Menachem Mendel Hager Shlita commented on the release of Gilad Shalit by means of the prisoner exchange deal. The Rav addressed hundreds present for the Sukka tisch on Bnei Brak’s Shlomo HaMelech Street.

“I am broken and despondent. I was uneasy the entire day as a result of the release of the venomous murderers who murdered and butchered innocent Jews” the Rav stated. “Who are we negotiating with here — With murderers!” shouted the Rav. 

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)