Protesters in Israel last month used a cutout photo of Gilad Shalit in calling for the release of the soldier captured by Palestinian militants in 2006.
(Ronen Zvulun/ Reuters)
Richard J. Samuels
An ancient tool for holding passions captive
Protesters in Israel last month used a cutout photo of Gilad Shalit in calling for the release of the soldier captured by Palestinian militants in 2006.
(Ronen Zvulun/ Reuters)
In the mix of terror and mobilization, whole nations can be held under emotional siege by kidnappers. (Full article: 779 words)
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