Prisoner Release

Video: Congress Members Object to Israel Releasing Terrorists

Members of the U.S. Congress have expressed their objection to Israel’s decision to release 104 terrorists as a gesture to the PA.

Terror Survivor: We Can Only Look Forward

Asael Shabo recalls terror massacre, speaks of his experience on Jewish-Arab sports team.

Govt. Watchdog: Reveal Secret Terrorist Release Report

Quality Government group calls to publish the report that guides government on terrorist release.

PA: Prisoners Aren't Terrorists, but Some Israelis Are

The PA, angered by Bennett's comments that terrorists should be killed, claims that "occupying" Israeli politicians are the real terrorists.

Minister Katz: Our 'Peace Partners' Are Vile People

Transportation Minister says that releasing terrorists will not change the other side's hatred towards Israel.

MK: Let's Just Shut Down Shin Bet

MK Shaked expresses frustration over prisoner release: "Why invest so many resources chasing terrorists, if they all go free in the end?"

Netanyahu Said: Freeing Terrorists Strengthens Terror

Just five years ago, Netanyahu declared that releasing prisoners “reflects weakness and a loss of direction.”

Struk: Why Did the Government Lie About Releasing Terrorists?

MK Orit Struk demands an inquiry into an incident in which the government presented false information on releasing terrorists.

Terrorist to be Released: There Will be More Intifadas

One of the terrorists who will be released said two months ago that Arabs will continue to rise up against Israel.

Feiglin: Fight Terrorist Release by Voting Against the Budget

MK Moshe Feiglin calls on MKs from all parties to vote against the state budget to protest the release of terrorists.

Akunis: Govt. Misled Me on Terrorist Release

Deputy Minister claims officials involved in negotiations intentionally misled him.

Saar: Freeing Terrorists in Israel's Interest

Minister Gidon Saar says terrorist release will ultimately be best for Israel. Other MKs, Ministers strongly disagree

Cabinet Okays Referendum Bill for Final Status Agreement

The Cabinet passes a referendum bill to require the approval of the entire citizenry of Israel before any agreement with the PA passes.

Bayit Yehudi: PM Elected to Make Right, Not Difficult Decisions

Bayit Yehudi MK Ayelet Shaked joined demonstrators Sunday to protest the prime minister’s plan to release terrorist prisoners.

Journalist: ‘Heavy Heart’? Don’t Believe It

Journalist says talk of tough decisions, close vote on prisoner release are government spin.

Arab Media: Negotiations Invite to Include ’67 Lines’

PA daily says official US invite to talks will include ’1967 lines’ despite official Israeli stance.

'No Place for Bayit Yehudi in This Government'

MK joins victims' families in last-minute protest, suggests his party leave the government.

MKs: Has America Ever Freed Murderers?

MKs ask why American officials urge Israel to free killers, while continuing to hold Jonathan Pollard.

‘Why Hunt Down German Nazis, but Release Muslim Nazis?’

Father whose wife and three young children were killed by terrorists doesn’t understand Israel’s approach to murderers.

On the Release List: Terrorists who Murdered Children

Terrorist release list includes several who murdered children, unarmed captives.

Terror Victims' Families: Netanyahu Caved...Again

The Almagor terror victims' organization has sent Netanyahu a letter of protest over his decision to release 104 terrorists.

Bennett: Terrorists Should be Killed, Not Released

Economy Minister says he will vote against release of terrorists ahead of peace talks.

PM's Open Letter to Citizens: Full Text

In a rare communication, Netanyahu spells out his rationale for releasing terrorists, despite opposition by the public.

Dep. Min. Danon: Release of Terrorists is 'Lunacy'

Deputy Defense Minister asks ministers to vote against the planned release Sunday, citing “consensus in Likud.”

Abbas: Expect 'Joyful News' Sunday

PA chairman comment to journalists in Ramallah confirms impending release of terrorist prisoners.

Number of Terrorists to be Freed Grows to 104

Netanyahu will ask government to approve release of 104 terrorist murderers who have been in jail for 20 years.

Poll: Israelis Oppose Releasing Terrorists

Almost 85% of Israelis oppose the release of terrorists in order to restart peace talks, finds new poll.

Minister: Talks to Start Next Week

Silvan Shalom says Israel will begin talks with Abbas next week, and will free terrorists within two weeks.

Bereaved Parents Horrified by Terrorist Release

‘How is this possible? How?’ demands mother of boy who was kidnapped, murdered by terrorists who are to be set free.

Report: Netanyahu to Free Terrorists, but Allow Construction

Following Bayit Yehudi pressure and popular opposition to prisoner release, PM reportedly planning to allow Judea-Samaria construction

Report: PM Demanded US Free Pollard, as Israel Let Terrorists Go

A report on Channel Two said that Prime Minister Netanyahu demanded a price from the U.S. for Israeli 'gestures' to the PA

Report: Netanyahu to Free 82 Terrorists

Channel 10: Netanyahu intends to free terrorist murderers as “gesture” for “peace” negotiations

MKs: Stop Terrorist Release as ‘Good-Will Gesture’

New bill would prevent ‘diplomatic’ terrorist release, restrict early pardons to humanitarian cases.

PA’s ‘Moderate’ Fayyad Calls to Free All Terrorists

PA second-in-command says it is wrong to imprison Arabs for terrorism against Israel.

Israel Reminds: Hunger Strikers In Jail for a Reason

Israel responds to UN, EU concerns with a reminder that hunger striking terrorists were jailed for good reason.

Freed Terrorist to Head Fatah in Gaza

In a surprise move, Abbas names former terrorist prisoner as secretary gen. for Gaza, angering current Fatah leaders.

PA Hunger Strikers Get Release Deal

Two PA prisoners have ended long hunger strikes after winning deals expected to lead to release.

Danon: Recapture ‘Shalit Deal’ Terrorists – Dead or Alive

MK Danny Danon warns that freed terrorists are a threat as another terrorist freed for Shalit is rearrested.

Shin Bet Foils Another Hamas Kidnapping Plot

Imprisoned Hamas terrorist was revealed to be plotting and instructing the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers.

Hamas, Fatah Plan Mass Terrorist Release

Hamas and Fatah plan to release their respective prisoners as a show of good faith as Hamas prepares to enter the PLO.

PA Terrorist Release Set for Sunday Night

Late Sunday, Israel will release the rest of the PA Arab terrorists it agreed to free in the swap deal for kidnapped IDF Sgt. Gilad Shalit.

550 Shalit Deal Terrorists to be Freed Sunday

The second group of 550 PA terrorists due to be freed in the second phase of the Hamas-Shalit swap deal are scheduled for release today.

Fatah Prisoner Release Dec 18 in Shalit Deal Part II

Hundreds of imprisoned Palestinian Authority terrorists are to be freed later this month in stage two of the Shalit prisoner exchange deal.

Arab Israelis Call to Kidnap Soldiers

Has release of Israeli Arab terrorists led to stronger Hamas ties? Protesters call to kidnap soldiers to release more terrorists.

On Release List: Kidnappers, Killers of IDF Soldiers

Several terrorists who kidnapped and murdered Israeli soldiers and civilians are to be released, as are planners of Dolphinarium attack.

Bereaved Families Warned: Avoid Media Trap

The media portrays terrorist release as an emotional issue, says bereaved brother, who advises fellow bereaved relatives: don’t allow it.