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Jubilant Scenes as Israel Releases 26 Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks
(Daily Mail-UK) Emma Thomas - Israel released 26 Palestinian prisoners convicted in deadly attacks against Israelis in the third of a four-stage package drawn up by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to restart Mideast peace talks. The prisoners received hero's welcomes on their return to the West Bank and Gaza with officials and jubilant relatives lining up to greet them. In the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabal al-Mukaber, the sound of kettle drums filled the air as residents braced for the return of Jamal Abu Jamal, who has spent nearly 20 years in prison for a stabbing attack. Women holding Abu Jamal's picture sang and danced and praised Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for securing his release.