JERUSALEM, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Israel released six Palestinian lawmakers affiliated with Hamas arrested after the 2006 kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, officials said.
The lawmakers were identified as Ahmed Attoun and Wael al-Husseini of the Jerusalem area; Khalil Rabai, Samir al-Qadi and Mahir Badr of Hebron, and Mahmoud al-Khatib of Bethlehem, Maan news agency reported Monday.