Ramon: Israel has absolutely confirmed that Shalit is still alive

Justice Minister Haim Ramon announced today that Israel had confirmed "absolutely" that kidnapped IDF Corporal Gilad Shalit is still alive and being held captive by Hamas.Meanwhile, a 'security official' said today that Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal wants to hide Shalit."Mashaal views Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah as his role model and wants to treat Shalit just as Hizbullah treated Ron Arad."