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Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

Prisoner Swap Deals Under Israeli Law

Posted by: Ruth Levush

The recent release of the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit has forced Israelis to reflect again on the cost of releasing kidnapped soldiers. Shalit was abducted by the military wing of Hamas from inside Israel’s borders in June 2006 and had been held captive for over five years.  Israel agreed to release 1,027 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the …