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The Associated Press has sent out a summary of some past prisoner exchanges between Israel and its enemies. It’s useful context in light of today’s swap. (Hat tip: Jewlicious)
Meanwhile, Jewschool posts a prayer for Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev.
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