Palestinian official hopeful a prisoner swap will be reached soon
“We are hopeful that a balanced deal will be achieved. We are also hoping that one or more [IDF] soldiers are alive so that the deal would meet the expectations of the Palestinian people.”
A member of security forces loyal to Hamas stands guard as supporters of former senior Fatah official Mohammad Dahlan take part in a rally marking the death anniversary of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, in Gaza City November 9, 2017(photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
