Israel is set to release 199 security prisoners Monday in order to "strengthen" PA dictator Mahmoud Abbas as the Palestine Liberation Organization tries to limit Hamas influence in Judea and Samaria.

Two of the prisoners slated for release have served nearly 30 years for killing Jews; the rest were convicted on lesser offenses, including attempted murder, membership in a terrorist organization and aiding and abetting senior terrorists.

Israel released 429 prisoners last December in a similar "goodwill" gesture.