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Palestinian prisoners released

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Israel freed 198 Palestinian prisoners to a hero's welcome in the West Bank [Reuters]
Published On 25 Aug 2008
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The prisoner release was a gesture for the Palestinian presiden to spur US-backed peace talks [AFP]
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None of the prisoners released were from the Gaza Strip [AFP]
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The prisoners were driven to Ramallah for a lavish welcome at Abbas's headquarters [Reuters]
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11,000 Palestinians still remain in Israeli jails [AFP]
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Israel said it would release 199 prisoners, but one remains in detention because of pending criminal charges [AFP]
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Rice hopes to push the countries towards reaching an agreement by early 2009 [AFP]
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Rice's schedueled arrival marks her 18th visit to the region [Reuters]
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The longest-serving Palestinian prisoner in Israeli custody was among those released [AFP]