WHY 1,000 FOR 1????

A recurring question wrapped with tons of speculation continued today.

Why would Israel trade 1000 prisoners for one young Soldier captured over five years ago?

Here is an answer I am skeptical of, but if true would make real sound logic.

If Israel knew they were about to be involved in a major conflict and they knew this you man was alive, they may do whatever they needed to get him out of the future battlefield.

His death would be all but assured in a regional war.

Couple this with the fact he had become a national symbol of Israeli dedication to it's youth and citizens!

Then add the concept of turning lose 1000 enemies that will not have the opportunity to inflict harm on Israel again before the new conflict starts  and we may have a very dire answer to a very perplexing question.

I am not sure I go along with this theory, but it does have some tactical value.

My theory of Israel trying it's best to show it is willing to work with the Palestinian people is the one I will stick with for now, but the conflict theory does worry me.