Israel

Prisoner Exchange Between Israel and Hamas

Palestine and Israel have come to agreements as to how to go about settling a prisoner exchange. Israel agreed to release over 1000 prisoners in exchange for one Israeli. The one prisoner, Gilad Shalit, has been in Palestine custody for five years. The Israelis decided to release such a high number of prisoners due to the fact that Shalit’s family has maintained a campaign for his release for some time and his eventual release would raise morale. Citizens of Hamas run Gaza celebrated the exchange. None of the high profile Palestine prisoners are being released in the deal.

This exchange does a lot for the morale of both sides involved. It opens up negotiations that could eventually lead to talks of peace. Without these exchanges, tensions could continue to rise and peace would slip farther away. Exchange of prisoners will lead to improved relations within these states especially since many Israelis do not wish for any prisoners to be released. Shalit’s release will do a lot for the people of Israel’s spirits as well as for the eventual prospect of peace.

Liberal

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/146775#.TpUieN6ImU8

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15267100

October 12, 2011 at 01:58 am