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Hamas hopes for a last-minute prisoner swap with Israel
Hamas appears to be holding out hope for a last-minute prisoner swap with Israel, saying some progress has been made in talks despite Israel's claim that the militant group had hardened its position.
- AP
- Published: 16:19 March 17, 2009
Occupied Jerusalem: Hamas appears to be holding out hope for a last-minute prisoner swap with Israel, saying some progress has been made in talks despite Israel's claim that the militant group had hardened its position.
As the Israeli Cabinet prepared to discuss the outcome of two days of Egyptian-brokered talks at a special session Tuesday, Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzouk left the door open to a deal.
Hamas is seeking the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for captured Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit.
Abu Marzouk, a Hamas deputy, told a Hamas website, "There was some movement on this issue but not to the point of reaching an agreement."
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