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April 22, 2005       Share:    

Source: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L21562674.htm

Israel Frees Nine Jordanian Prisoners as Goodwill Gesture

(Reuters) Israel freed nine Jordanians from its jails on Thursday, in keeping with a pledge to improve ties between the two countries, Israel Radio said. Seven prisoners crossed the border at the Allenby bridge over the Jordan River, while two chose to remain with relatives in the West Bank. Jordan had demanded the prisoners' release after returning its ambassador to Tel Aviv in February following a four-year absence. None of the prisoners were involved in deadly attacks against Israelis. Since 2000, several Jordanians have left Jordan to join Palestinian militant groups that have carried out attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians.

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