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Israel to Free Fatah Prisoners

Another move to appeal to 'moderate' Palestinians

By Evelyn Renold, Newser User

Posted Jul 8, 2007 2:18 PM CDT

(Newser) – Following up on a pledge to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli PM Ehud Olmert said his country would release 250 Palestinian prisoners, Reuters reports. Olmert said Israelis would use "any means...to reinforce moderate elements in the Palestinian Authority." The move is part... Read full story »

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