Justice Minister Says ‘Never Again’ to Exchanging Israelis for Terrorists
Three years after over 1,000 terrorists were released from Israeli prisons, only to return to kill again, the government is considering doing the same yet again in return for the bodies of IDF soldiers killed in Gaza. Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, however, said, “Never again”.
Liberman: No More Lopsided Prisoner Swaps
Liberman noted that many of the terrorists who have murdered Israelis in recent years were included in the 1,027-for-one deal to obtain Gilad Shalit’s release.
Austria Hands Down Life in Jail to Hamas Terrorist Released in Gilad Shalit Deal
A court in Austria sentenced a Hamas terrorist released in the Gilad Shalit prisoner swap to life imprisonment for conspiring to carry out attacks in Jerusalem.
Hamas Elects Radical New Leader in Gaza Strip
Sinwar, 52, was released from an Israeli prison as part of the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange after having spent 22 years behind bars over the murder of Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel.
Hamas Rejects Israeli Prisoner Exchange Proposal
The movement’s military wing told Al Jazeera that it had rejected an Israeli proposal, which it described “as way below our minimal requirements”.
State Dep’t Admits $400 Million to Iran Was Prisoner Ransom, Confirming Obama Lied
The U.S. State Department on Thursday confirmed that the $400 million payment to Iran was contingent on the release of several American prisoners in Iran last January, revealing that Obama repeatedly lied about the exchange.
Lebanese Media Reports IAF Ron Arad Died in 1988 After Torture
Lebanese media reports on a military tribunal claim that Ron Arad, an IAF navigator who went missing after ejecting from his plane over South Lebanon in 1986, died in 1988 after being tortured.
Proposed Change to Death Penalty Law for Terrorists Stymied by Netanyahu
A bill to expand the use of the death penalty in Israel has been stymied, despite the fact that it enjoys widespread support among several parties.
Israeli Knesset Passes Law Limiting Future Prisoner Releases
The Knesset approved a bill submitted by Member of Knesset Ayelet Shaked, which effectively prevents the government from releasing prisoners in any future political deals.
Fatah Wing Claims Responsibility for Rocket Fire
Several armed groups linked to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah party have claimed responsibility for rocket fire into Israel from Gaza.
