According to al-Jazeera Arab satellite news network, the German mediator seeking to negotiate a deal between Hamas and Israel for the release of Gilad Shalit is in Hamas-controlled Gaza, perhaps a signal that a deal is indeed close to being finalized.

According to the network, the mediator was in Tel Aviv on Sunday, delivering Hamas’ latest response to Israeli officials, and today, Monday, the message from Israel was taken back to Gaza.

According to a number of foreign media source, the next 48 hours may be critical regarding a deal between Israel and the terrorist regime. Once again, reports are all based on foreign media sources, primarily Arab media. There have been no statements from Israeli officials.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)