JERUSALEM, March 17 (UPI) -- Israeli negotiators returning to Jerusalem Tuesday said Hamas officials have taken a harder stance over the release of an Israeli soldier.

JERUSALEM, March 14 (UPI) -- A group of military reservists say they've joined the family of kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in stepping up pressure for his release.

JERUSALEM, March 13 (UPI) -- Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the home of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barack Friday to show support for the family of a captive soldier.

CAIRO, March 13 (UPI) -- Israeli officials have agreed to free 450 Hamas prisoners in exchange for kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, Palestinian sources in Cairo said Friday.

JERUSALEM, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- The decision whether to release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and prompt the reopening of the Gaza border crossings rests with Hamas, Israeli officials said.

JERUSALEM, July 20 (UPI) -- Israeli officials said Saturday they plan to resume negotiations with Hamas for the release of a captured soldier.

JERUSALEM, July 7 (UPI) -- Israel has signed a deal with Hezbollah intended to secure the release of two captured Israeli soldiers, both presumed dead, officials said Monday.

JERUSALEM, June 29 (UPI) -- The Israeli government Sunday approved a prisoner swap with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, facilitating the return of two captured soldiers.

JERUSALEM, June 16 (UPI) -- A Hezbollah-Israeli prisoner exchange is expected within a few days, an attorney involved in negotiations said Monday in Lebanon.