Michèle Alliot-Marie, the French Foreign Minister, has demanded the release of the Israeli soldier and prisoner of war, Gilad Shalit, who was captured on Palestinian territory during an incursion by Israeli forces. Shalit, who Alliot-Marie describes as a French citizen, has been held a prisoner since 2006.
Alliot-Marie has not yet mentioned the French citizen, non-combatant, and hostage of the Israelis, Salah Hamouri. Salah has been held by the Israelis since 2005.
Let us hope that Alliot-Marie is not guilty of double standards. She needs some good publicity after being caught offering the Tunisian dictator, Ben Ali, French troops to put down popular protests.