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Israel to free Palestinian prisoners by end-August
0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008
JERUSALEM (AFP) — Israel said on Wednesday it will release Palestinian prisoners by the end of August as a "gesture of goodwill" after a request from Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.
"Israel will be releasing Palestinian prisoners towards the end of August as a gesture of goodwill towards the Palestinians in response to a request by Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas," government spokesman Mark Regev said.
"We hope this gesture will help the peace process," the spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told reporters after the two leaders met as part of continuing US-backed peace talks.
© 2008 AFP
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