(Jerusalem Post) Khaled Abu Toameh - On Monday, many Palestinian groups appealed to the Hamas kidnappers not to release the soldier unless Israel agreed to set free a large number of Palestinian prisoners. Palestinian analysts said a prisoner exchange would bolster Hamas' popularity. "If Hamas succeeds in releasing even a small number of prisoners, they will score many points," said one.
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