Israel's refusal to release 70 hardcore terrorists is standing in the way of a prisoner exchange deal intended to result in the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, according to Fox News. According to the report, hundreds of murderers have been approved for release.

According to a source cited by Fox, "The Israeli representatives told the German mediators that there was no way those prisoners would be released, even if Gilad Shalit remains behind bars." The source said Hamas came back with an alternate list that Israel will review in the coming days.