12 October 2011 Updated at 07:58 ET
Gilad Shalit: Israel and Palestinians welcome deal
People took to the streets in Jerusalem and Gaza City to celebrate the deal
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Israelis and Palestinians have welcomed the announcement of a deal to free captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
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