Palestinians Militants Tell Israelis They Have Less Than 24 Hours To Release Prisoners Or "Bear All The Consequences"...
Three Palestinian militant groups that captured an Israeli soldier issued a statement Monday giving
Israel less than 24 hours to start releasing 1,500 Palestinian prisoners or "bear all the consequences."
The ultimatum came as Israel made good on its promise to continue its military offensive until the soldier was freed, firing artillery shells and missiles into the coastal strip and massing troops and tanks along the Gaza-Israel border.v


Associated Press | IBRAHIM BARZAK | July 3, 2006 08:00 AM