2011 in review: Israel and the Palestinians

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In October, Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was returned home after spending over five years in captivity in exchange for the release of 477 Palestinian prisoners. (AP)

In October, Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was returned home after spending over five years in captivity in exchange for the release of 477 Palestinian prisoners. (AP)

A Palestinian bid for statehood at the UN and an historic prisoner swap with Israel have made headlines this year.

2011: Middle East

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A Palestinian bid for statehood at the UN and an historic prisoner swap with Israel have made headlines this year. SBS' Andrew Bolton reports.