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Victims’ reps seek to block Palestinian prisoner release

Jewish Journal December 30, 2013

A group representing Israeli victims of terrorism filed a petition to block the release of Palestinian prisoners.

Palestinian prisoner release causes Israeli political stir

Jewish Journal October 29, 2013

A planned release of 26 Palestinian prisoners has provoked feuding within Israel\’s governing coalition, already under strain from U.S.-brokered peace talks.

PRO/CON: Should Israel release prisoners for peace?

Jewish Journal August 21, 2013

Two views on Palestinian prisoner release

Israel should not release prisoners for peace

Jewish Journal August 21, 2013

Releasing Palestinian prisoners as a political gesture erodes Israel’s democratic fabric and challenges the country’s core sense of justice. Ironically, it is the dissemination of justice and the people of Israel’s faith in that justice that has kept their society together.

IDF attempted ’08 operation to capture Hamas commander to swap for Shalit

Jewish Journal July 25, 2013

Israel attempted to capture the former head of Hamas’ military wing in 2008 in order to exchange him for then-captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, according to newly released documents.

Europeans: Gilad Shalit transfer to Egypt imminent

Jewish Journal June 25, 2009

European diplomatic sources said Thursday that kidnapped Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit will be transferred to Egypt in the coming hours or coming days.