A released Palestinian prisoner (2nd L) is greeted by relatives upon his arrival at the Palestinian Authority compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah August 25, 2008. Israel freed 198 Palestinian prisoners to a hero's welcome in the West Bank on Monday, saying it hoped the release would bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and U.S.-sponsored peace efforts. Reuters Pictures 15 months ago

A released Palestinian prisoner (2nd L) is greeted by relatives upon his arrival at the Palestinian Authority compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah August 25, 2008. Israel freed 198 Palestinian prisoners to a hero's welcome in the West Bank on Monday, saying it hoped the release would bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and U.S.-sponsored peace efforts.

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