Is Gilad Shalit A-List?
NoD
No — Gilad Shalit is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
2005F$0.01M
IDF Military Service
Started his mandatory service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
2006F$0.01M
Capture by Hamas
Captured by Hamas militants, becoming a symbol of the conflict.
2011D▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Prisoner Exchange Release
Released as part of a prisoner exchange deal, a major news event.
2012D$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Post-Release Life
Focused on recovery and reintegration into civilian life.
2014D$0.5M+$0.2M
Started Playing Basketball
Started playing basketball on a competitive level.
2026D$1M+$0.5M
Living a Private Life
Remains a private figure, his captivity a past trauma.
Last updated: February 25, 2026