” I’m simply amazed that he’s still alive.”
Yes, me too.
Not only does Shalit have to try to heal from his 5 yrs in captivity, but he’s going to have to deal with resentments from Israelis, including the friends & families of victims of terrorist acts perpetrated by some of the Palestinians exchanged for him, not to mention guilt he may feel.
He has a lot to deal with psychologically/emotionally
In a sane world, no one would target him with their resentment. He, himself, did not negotiate the terms of his release. And whatever feelings of relief or thankfulness he should feel today, when free, should not be turned against him.
But, the world is a very complex place. This issue is highly emotionally charged. It will continue to be controversial for a very long time.
My hope is that his he and his family can find some privacy and space where they’re allowed to simply be together and move on with their lives.
We’ll have to see how everything unfolds in the future and how it impacts his life down the road. I don’t think we’ve heard the last about Shalit.