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'Return The 78 Freed Terrorists To Jail'

Bereaved families take down protest tent in front of Prime Minister's Residence following release cancellation; 'a weight has been lifted.'

Fourth Terrorist Release Officially Cancelled

Tzipi Livni announces cancellation, given PA unilateral moves 'new conditions have been created.' White House: 'dialogue remains open.'

Expert: Terrorists Likely to Go Free, But Not Pollard

Dr. Aryeh Bachrach believes Israel is likely to end up releasing terrorists, while Jonathan Pollard remains in prison in the U.S.

Fresh Protests Against Terrorist Releases in Jerusalem

Bereaved families raise outcry over terrorist releases, 'end to Israel's sovereignty' proposed in possible deal with US and PA.

Is Pollard Open to Terrorist Release Deal, after All?

Campaign spokesman hints Pollard is willing to be freed in peace talk deal; conflicts with reports about waiving hearing to protest deal.

Shamir: American Proposal is 'Bribery and Emotional Blackmail'

Agriculture Minister criticizes the United States for equating Jonathan Pollard in with the release of Arab terrorists.

Danon to Bennett: Join Me, Say You'll Resign

Deputy Defense Minister calls on Jewish Home chairman to declare that he will resign if Israel agrees to release Israeli-Arab terrorists.

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Pollard Waives Parole Hearing To Oppose Deal

Parole commissioner reveals Pollard refuses hearing on same day that deal for his release in exchange for Arab terrorists is revealed.

PA Admits 'Blackmailing' Israel To Free Terrorists

Spokesman of Abbas's party reveals use of UN recognition to 'blackmail' releases; confirms Judea Samaria council accusations.

Involving Pollard is 'Shameful'

Legal expert says Pollard has the right to refuse to cooperate in 'shameful' attempt to use his release to free hundreds more terrorists.

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Report: Jonathan Pollard to Be Released in Two Weeks

Israeli source says Pollard deal is in the process of being secured - but at what cost?

US Officials Confirm Pollard's Release is on the Table

Obama administration negotiating with Israel to secure Pollard's release - but it would mean 'significant concessions' for Israel.

PA Threatens Israel with 'Diplomatic Offensive'

Lawmaker on behalf of Abbas's Fatah party says the PA should go to the UN if Israel fails to release the fourth terrorist group.

Kerry and Netanyahu Meet, No Progress Made

Kerry, on a visit to the region in attempt to save the failing peace talks, to meet Abbas on Tuesday morning.

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Deputy Minister Urges Israel to Stand Strong Over Role in Talks

Deputy Minister Ze'ev Elkin, in Arutz Sheva interview, explains why Israel should stand strong - and prevent capitulating to PA.

Report: Pollard to Go Free on Pesach?

US reportedly offers Jonathan Pollard's freedom in exchange for fourth terrorist release - around Passover, the Jewish holiday of freedom.

PA Calls Israeli Proposal to Release More Terrorists 'Blackmail'

Israel's proposal to tie 4th phase of terrorist release to extension of talks is extortion, PA official claims.

Terrorist Prisoners Campaign for Own Release

Announcement in Palestinian media threatens political action, possible hunger strikes if fourth batch of terrorist release cancelled.

Building Freeze instead of Terrorist Releases?

Former Shin Bet head Yuval Diskin pushes construction freeze as a means of saving peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Gilad Shalit Calls on Netanyahu To Free Pollard

Ex-captive soldier tells Netanyahu to demand US free Pollard before they pressure Israel into any more terrorist releases.

Kerry Speaks with Netanyahu Ahead of Possible Visit

U.S. Secretary of State speaks with PM Netanyahu amid reports he is planning another trip to the Middle East.

Kerry Considering Yet Another Middle East Trip

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry may come to the Middle East on Monday in order to save the failing peace process.

Baruch Marzel: PM Doesn't Care What Bennett Says About Releases

Naftali Bennett can rail all he wants against upcoming releases of terrorists - Binyamin Netanyahu doesn't care, says veteran activist.

Danon: Freeing Pollard Has Nothing to do With Freeing Terrorists

Danny Danon reiterates threat to resign his post if more terrorists were released – even if Jonathan Pollard was part of the deal.

Protest Tent Against Terrorist Releases Won't be Shut Down

Jerusalem municipality allows protest tent outside Prime Minister's Residence to continue, despite shutting it down in the past.

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PM: Prisoner Release Holdup to be Resolved 'In a Matter of Days'

Netanyahu says no more prisoner releases without 'clear benefits'; sources say Abbas pressuring to release arch-terrorist Barghouti.

PA Biding Its Time After Fourth Terrorist Release Postponed

Palestinian Arab sources say the PA is waiting for the US to response formally to Israel's decision not to release terrorists before acting.

PA Official: Releasing Terrorists 'Good for the Morale'

PA official who was jailed in Israel tells Likud Central Committee members that releasing terrorists "creates a good atmosphere."

PA: Israel Offered to Free 400 Terrorists; Bennett: No Way

PA officials claim that Israel offered to release 400 terrorists so that peace talks continue. Jewish Home chairman: That won't happen.

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Netanyahu Told Kerry: Prisoner Release Could Topple the Gov't

Al-Hayyat says prime minister told US Secretary of State John Kerry that releasing more terrorists could doom his coalition.

Prisoner Release

'A Terrorist's Place is in the Crosshairs of a Gun'

Min. Yisrael Katz (Likud) notes date set for release has passed, says terrorists should be killed or jailed, not freed.

Minister Says Talks with PA are Doomed – Temporarily

Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz says Abbas 'torpedoing' talks; tells of a 'long and friendly' conversation with Turkish president.

PA: Israel Will Regret Not Releasing the Terrorists

Fatah official says the international community will hold Israel responsible for hurting the peace process by not releasing terrorists.

State Department Denies Israel-PA Talks are Failing

U.S. denies that the peace talks have failed, despite earlier reports that Israel is refusing to release the fourth batch of terrorists.

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Report: Israel Refuses Last Terror Release

Senior PA official reveals that Israel has told PA it will not release last batch of terrorists on Saturday.

PA Minister: There Will be 'Protests' if Terrorists Not Released

PA’s Minister of Prisoner Affairs says that terrorists imprisoned in Israel will protest if the fourth release does not go through.

'I've Lost The Strength To Fight The Terrorist Releases'

Mother of schoolgirl murdered by Jordanian terrorist calls on govt. to block his release, acknowledges 'I've lost the strength to struggle.'

MK Yogev: No Country Would Release Murderers

MK Motti Yogev blasts Israel’s plan to release terrorists as a “gesture” to the PA, points an accusing finger at the Americans.

Jewish Terrorist's Son: Release My Father, Too

Son of Ami Popper, who killed 7 Arab workers in 1990, says his father should go free along with Arab terrorists.

Likud Min. Says 'No More One-Sided Concessions'

Saar slams talk of building freeze and terrorist releases, 'no place today' for concessions just to extend talks.

White House: No Plans to Free Pollard

State Department stops short of clearly denying report that it offered Israel a deal in which Pollard will be freed.

Abbas: Israel Trying to Get Out of Releasing Terrorists

PA Chairman launches a tirade against Israel, says it is responsible for the peace talks not progressing.

PA Threatens UN Moves Next Week

If Israel doesn't release last batch of terrorists this week, PA threatens to violate peace talk terms and make unilateral moves.

Leftist MKs Under Fire for Pressuring Netanyahu

Idea to swap construction freeze for terrorist release sharply criticized, as official notes the request's 'suspicious' timing.

Palestinian Arabs Favor Extending Talks if Terrorists Freed

A majority of Palestinian Arabs would support extending peace talks if Israel releases more terrorists, finds new poll.

Abbas Sets Conditions for Extension of Talks

PA Chairman agrees to extend peace talks, but only if Israel freezes construction in Judea and Samaria and releases more terrorists.

MKs to Netanyahu: Don't Release Terrorists, Freeze Construction

MKs from Labor, Hatnua and Shas send a letter to the PM, urge him to cancel terrorist release and freeze "settlement" construction instead.

Jewish Home MK: Israel Should 'Blow Up' the Talks

"Am I in favor of blowing up the talks? Absolutely," MK Motti Yogev tells Arutz Sheva.

Deputy Minister Would Rather Resign Than See Terrorists Released

Danny Danon, in Arutz Sheva interview, declares that principles come before politics - and that a fourth release can open a Pandora's box.

Terrorist Releases: Good for Israel?

Releases receive support from an unlikely direction - a bereaved mother who insists they are necessary if they will bring lasting peace.

Jewish Home Leaving Coalition Over Terrorist Releases?

MK allegedly tells women's organization that fourth batch of terror releases a 'red line' for Jewish Home.

Bereaved Families Ask Lapid and Perry: Don't Release Terrorists

Members of the Almagor terror victims organization meet Ministers Lapid and Perry, ask them to reconsider upcoming terrorist release.

Prison Commander Fired For Mistakenly Freeing Terrorist

Commander of Ofer Prison transferred after terrorist mistakenly released mere hours after being arrested.

Learn Toughness from Putin, Terror Victim Urges Netanyahu

US citizen Dr. Bauer, a terror victim, joins protest against next planned release of terrorists.

Activist: Everyone Knows Releasing Terrorists Won't Bring Peace

If releasing terrorists will bring peace, then that is what must be done, says Dr. Aryeh Bachrach of Almagor. But everyone knows it won't.

Terror Victim's Father: Let's Not be Suckers Yet Again

Ron Kerman, whose daughter was killed in a terror attack, supports Danny Danon's threat to quit his post if more terrorists are freed.

Netanyahu's Associates: If Danon Doesn't Quit, He'll be Fired

"You don't threaten the prime minister," say sources close to Netanyahu after Danon threatens to resign over terrorist release.

Deputy Minister Threatens to Resign Over Terrorist Release

MK Danny Danon (Likud) says he won't 'sit in a government that releases terrorists in exchange for Tzipi Livni's fantasies.'

Livni: Terrorist Release Depends on Abbas

Livni: the PA will have to show seriousness in talks in order for Israel to go ahead with the release of the fourth batch of terrorists.