Abbas: Soldier’s release could be imminent
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday there could be an “imminent solution” for the release of an Israeli soldier captured by Palestinian militants. “With regards to the issue of the abducted Israeli soldier, I have reiterated that there are ongoing efforts that lead us to believe in an imminent solution,” Abbas said, speaking through a translator. Abbas spoke at a news conference after meeting with Premier Romano Prodi. The Italian leader was by his side. Full Story