Newly released operational logs from the Southern Division command center detail the immediate aftermath of Gilad Shalit’s abduction 20 years ago. The logs document a minute-by-minute account of initial reports following the incident, beginning with reports of gunfire in the area. They chronicle the realization that a tank had been hit, and ultimately, the confirmation that a soldier was missing. The documents provide a detailed timeline of the unfolding events during the critical first hours of the crisis. These logs, previously unreleased, offer a granular perspective on the initial response to Shalit’s capture. They reveal the confusion and escalating concern as the situation became clear. The release marks the 20th anniversary of the abduction, a deeply sensitive event in Israeli history.