Why 1 Israeli = 1027 Palestinians

October 18, 2011 11:21

In world news:

Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit is due to be freed from five years' captivity today in return for the release of more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Sgt Shalit was seized in 2006 by Hamas militants who tunnelled into Israel, reports bbc.co.uk.

On Monday, the Israeli Supreme Court turned down an appeal for a 48-hour delay from the families of victims of attacks by Palestinian militants. The first of 477 Palestinian prisoners due to be freed on Tuesday have now started leaving their jails. A total of 1027 Palestinians will be released.

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