Israel has approved the release of a second group of long-serving Palestinian prisoners, as part of a deal that restarted peace talks between the two sides. |
 Oct 29, 2013
In a vote Sunday, an Israeli ministerial committee authorized the release of 26 Palestinians who have served between 19 and 28 years in jail.
The names of the 26 prisoners were due to be published on the website of Israel's prison authority in the evening.
Government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to free 104 long-held Palestinian prisoners in four stages as peace talks proceed. This week's planned release will be Israel's second following its initial freeing of 26 Palestinians in august.
Netanyahu and Palestinian authority President Mahmoud Abbas resumed peace talks in July under U.S. Mediation, ending a years-long impasse. Back
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