Israel won't free prisoners ahead of Muslim holiday

Israel will not free Palestinian prisoners ahead of a major Muslim holiday, as it traditionally does, demanding that Palestinian militants first agree to release a captured Israel soldier.

Israel will not free Palestinian prisoners ahead of a major Muslim holiday, as it traditionally does, demanding that Palestinian militants first agree to release a captured Israel soldier.

“Right now, it’s not on the agenda,” spokeswoman Miri Eisin said.

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