PA releases 39 Islamic Jihad terrorists from jail

The Palestinian Authority released 39 Islamic Jihad terrorists from a Jericho prison on Thursday. Palestinian sources said that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, and PA Foreign Minister Nasser al-Kidwa ordered their release. Some 20 Aksa Martyr's Brigades and PFLP terrorists remain in the prison, including those responsible for the murder of former Israeli Cabinet Minister Rehavam Zeevi.