the proof is in the paper

it looks like he really is alive. i didn't think there was much chance he survived operation cast lead, even assuming he had made it for that long. his family must be incredibly relieved.

here's my question: we only know that shalit was alive (at least as of september 14, 2009) because of the newspaper in the video. what will happen to the kidnapping industry when the inevitable death of print newspapers finally arrives? sure, electronic news sources have their advantages. but without newsprint how will kidnappers ever be able to prove that their hostages are still breathing?