The Fatah-led Palestinian Authority (PA), headed by PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, has released more Hamas terrorists, according to military sources. Dozens of Hamas members being held in the Tulkarm prison have been freed, including those who were planning to attack Israel. Israel has complained about the "revolving door" policy ever since Abbas claimed three years ago he was cracking down on terror.

Earlier this week, Israel strongly objected to the PA's releasing the terrorists who had planned to attack Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's convoy en route to Jericho last month. The PA originally denied there was a plot and later said the terrorists were re-arrested.