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The Exchange: Perspective and Prayer

By Daniel Treiman July 16, 2008

The Associated Press has sent out a summary of some past prisoner exchanges between Israel and its enemies. It’s useful context in light of today’s swap. (Hat tip: Jewlicious)

Meanwhile, Jewschool posts a prayer for Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev.

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