PA, Saudis, Egypt trying to finalize Shalit deal

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority are attempting to finalize an agreement to secure the release of captured IDF soldier Cpl. Gilad Shalit, which would consist of a hudna and freeing Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, Channel 2 reported on Wednesday. Reportedly, a summit has been planned for Damascus, which would involve representatives of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas, in order to reach a deal for the establishment of a PA national unity government and for Shalit's release.