Barak Ravid, Haaretz Correspondent: Israel pulls 20 Palestinians from list of 250 prisoners set for release
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Title:Shlomo # 8
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"Hamas offered to releae Shalit immediately in exchange for Palestinian women and children in Israeli Jails." Shlomo

Where did you get that from?

Hamas needs Shalit "or something" at hand to stay in power. The life of the Palestinians since Hamas took over is much worth than it has ever been. Somehow, they believe that by keeping Shalit they can justify it.