Gilad Shalit , the Israeli soldier held captive by Hamas since 2006 , is being freed . Score: 7 The Egyptians have played a major role as intermediaries , Zweig says . Israel 's release of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners may help lead to peace , he says .
Gilad Shalit , the Israeli soldier held captive by Hamas since 2006 , is being freed . The prisoner exchange is a sign of hope , says Ronald W. Zweig . The Egyptians have played a major role as intermediaries , Zweig says . Israel 's release of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners may help lead to peace , he says .