Israel to free Palestinian prisoners

Israel said today that it is releasing 227 Palestinian prisoners in a gesture aimed at bolstering the moderate Palestinian government.

Israel to free Palestinian prisoners
Mon, 15 Dec, 2008 - 07:34

Israel said today that it is releasing 227 Palestinian prisoners in a gesture aimed at bolstering the moderate Palestinian government.

Israeli prison service spokesman Yaron Zamir said the release would take place at around midday.

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