Hamas releases 84 prisoners for Ramadan
GAZA CITY - The Hamas movement announced on Wednesday the release of 84 prisoners in the Islamists-controlled Gaza Strip on the eve of the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The director of Gazas central prison, Ali Hamid, said at a press conference that the 84 prisoners had been sentenced over criminal and security-related charges as well as disturbing public order.
Private Shalit was not among them. | After the release, some 270 people would remain held in the central prison, he said.
Posted by: Steve White 2007-09-13 |