Today, the Israeli's released 477 Palestinian political prisoners in exchange for Galid Shalit, who was captured by Hamas five years ago, in phase one of the prisoner exchange. In Phase 2, Israel is also to release another 550 Palestinian political prisoners in the next two months and has pledged to lift the Gaza Blockade. Shalit was taken as a prisoner of war five years ago by Hamas. He has lived in their captivity for that entire time. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu says the release of Shalit means he has completed his mission. The Palestinian prisoners released have also been in prison for several years and even decades in some cases. Hamas says 1/2 a million Palestinians are taking to the streets to rally for their released brethren.The sites and sounds from both camps seems joyous at the moment, something rare in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The prisoner swap deal is a sign that Hamas and Israel can work together to resolve issues. Was the Galid Shalit for Jailed Palestinians prisoner Swap a smart move by the parties?
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