DHAKA: Israel has released the second of four batches of 26 Palestinian prisoners, as part of a deal for the resumption of peace talks.

Five prisoners were released in Gaza, while the other 21 were sent to the West Bank.

Those freed were all convicted of murders and had spent between 19 and 28 years in prison.

Israeli and Palestinian officials resumed direct talks in Jerusalem in August after a three-year hiatus.

Source: BBC
BDST: 0855 HRS, OCT 30, 2013
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