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 . The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Ronald W. Zweig . 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 . 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 .