Notable PersonIsraeli1986 – present
Gilad Shalit
Israeli soldier held captive by Hamas, major prisoner exchange
Biography
Israeli military officer who was captured by Hamas and held captive for over five years. His release in 2011 became a major news story and prisoner exchange agreement.
Quick Facts
Category
Notable Person
Nationality
Israeli
Born
1986
Thinking about the name
Gilad
Hebrew origin
“A Hebrew name meaning 'joy of the father,' Gilad combines the roots Gil (joy) and Ad (father), creating a name deeply rooted in Hebrew naming tradition and meaning. It's predominantly used in Israel and carries a masculine, strong character with sentimental family significance.”