Israeli cabinet approves release of 104 Palestinians ahead of peace talks

PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-PRISONERS DAYNetanyahu addressed his Facebook followers on Saturday, urging  support for his plan to release Palestinians serving long prison  terms gradually, including those sentenced for attacking and  killing Israelis. “An open letter to the citizens of Israel” was  also published on PM’s website.

“From time to time prime ministers are called on to make  decisions that go against public opinion — when the matter is  important for the country,” Netanyahu wrote, stressing that  the decision he made “is painful for the bereaved families, it  is painful for the entire nation, and it is also very painful for  me.”

“This conclusion will be possible only on condition that the  security of Israeli citizens and our vital national interests  will be ensured,” Israeli PM promised.

No identities of Palestinian prisoners that might be included in  the amnesty have been made public.

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