Report: Egypt demands release of 78 prisoners in exchange for Grapel
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Egypt is demanding Israel to free 78 Egyptian prisoners in exchange for the release of Ilan Grapel, and Israeli accused of spying. The demand was presented during the US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to Cairo.
The Egyptian daily reported that Cairo made other demands that are currently being examined by Jerusalem. If the conditions are accepted, Israel and Egypt are expected to launch direct talks aimed at closing the deal. (Roee Nahmias)
