Palestinians say Israel to free 120-150 prisoners

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Israel has agreed to release roughly 120 to 150 Palestinian prisoners as a gesture to President Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said on Wednesday.

“Israel has agreed to release between 120 to 150 prisoners. The number could be more. We don’t know the exact figures,” Erekat told Reuters.