[Ynet News/Jerusalem Post] Roni Sofer - The Israeli government on Sunday approved the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, in keeping with the promise Prime Minister Olmert made to Mahmoud Abbas in their meeting two weeks ago. Israel made a similar gesture two months ago with the release of 198 Palestinian prisoners.
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