Palestinian prisoners to be released
From Times Wire Reports
Israel’s Cabinet approved the release of about 200 Palestinian prisoners as a goodwill gesture to the government of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert had said he would free some Palestinians held by Israel to help energize peace talks.
A statement said the move was intended “to demonstrate that the release of prisoners can be achieved through talks and not through violence and the kidnapping of soldiers.”
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