Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu convened his senior ministers Monday to decide on a possible prisoner exchange with Hamas militants, against the soldier Gilad Schalit. He also received the relatives of the captive.
The prime minister and ministers have met three times Sunday and also Monday. The question of an exchange dividing the seven officials, Mr. Netanyahu could submit the issue to a vote of his cabinet in full force. The Franco-Israeli soldier aged 23 was detained for over three years in the Gaza Gaza militants close to Hamas. He had been abducted in a cross-border raid that ended in the deaths of two soldiers in June 2006. If approved, the prisoner exchange would be within 48 hours to allow the objectors to present their legal objections. Dozens of demonstrators have erected a tent outside the official residence of Prime Minister urging the Government to conclude an agreement.
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