Israeli defense officials are arguing over a proposal to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz recently instructed security officials to draw up a list of Palestinians whose detention periods are due to end soon, as a precursor to releasing them. But some defense officials oppose the move, saying it would harm the fight against terror, the report said.
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