Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra Concert for Gilad Shalit
We knew that Ronit planned to take us to a concert of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zubin Meta, but we didn’t realize how special an experience this would be. The concert, which was attended by 9,000 people, was an outdoor concert in support of Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier who was captured by Hamas four years ago.The purpose of the concert was to ask for international support to pressure Hamas to treat Gilad Shalit according to international standards.
The music was phenomenal. Gilad’s father spoke briefly. The logistics involved and the level of organization was amazing. The queue of 120 large buses was a sight to behold.
Don't we look comfortable!
Gilad Shlit’s situation is a big controversy right now. Negotiations are underway for a prisoner exchange that could gain his release. But Hamas is demanding the release of 1000 prisoners, many of whom are known terrorists. The public sympathy for the Shalit family is enormous, but how many more soldiers will Hamas hold hostage if their demands are met?
Thanks, Ronit, for a beautiful day.
