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Israeli Freed In Exchange For Palestinian Prisoners

by Renee Montagne, NPR
October 18, 2011

Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas are carrying out the first stage of a prisoner exchange. On Tuesday, Israel is releasing nearly 500 Palestinian prisoners for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. In total, some 1,000 Palestinians will be let go.

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  • Morning Edition, October 18, 2011
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