The military governor of the Gaza Strip, Brig. Gen. Yitzhak Segev, today ordered the release of 33 Arab prisoners as a gesture toward the Moslem, population on the eve of the Moslem feast of Jd Al Adha.
The release was also regarded as a gesture of good will toward the Egyptians on the eve of the five-day state visit by President Yitzhak Navon beginning Oct. 26. Half of those released are security prisoners, the others are criminals. But it was stressed that none was convicted of serious crimes. In addition, the governor reduced the sentences of 21 Arab prisoners.
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