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Israel Egypt swap ends largest prisoner exchange since 1967
After weeks of secret talks Israel and Egypt completed a two hour cease fire exchange at El Qantara on the Suez Canal. 52 Egyptian civilians and 6 military captives plus twoIsraeli pilots were swapped amid a three way deal involving Syria. The transfers included 13 Syrians for two Israeli travelers and brought down two warring armies to a halt briefly.
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Michael Gross
Associated Press
TEL Aviv
Israel
Egypt
Middle East
Syria
Damascus
TWA
el Qantara
Suez Canal
Maj
Nabil Said
Sinai Desert
Cross Canal
Upper
Red Cross
Nissim Ashkenazi