Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced that Israel would release 250 Fatah prisoners “without blood on their hands” with a promise that they would not take part in terror activity.
Addressing family members of the Palestinian prisoners, Olmert said, “I understand how much you miss your loved ones. It is just as important to us to bring our boys home as it is for you to bring your boys home. We won’t give up or let go until we get them back.” (Ynetnews)