IDF chief: Prisoner release ethically wrong
IDF chief: Prisoner release ethically wrong
Releasing Palestinian prisoners while kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit remains captive is unethical, Gabi Ashkenazi says in letter to senior politicians
Ronny Sofer
Published: 10.01.07, 22:26 / Israel NewsThe release of Gazan prisoners for Ramadan poses a ethical problem as long as kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit remains captive in Gaza, claimed IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi in a letter recently addressed to the political echelon.
In his letter, Ashkenazi did not oppose the release of prisoners, or attempt to prevent it, but merely expressed his feelings about the process.The chief of staff and senior officials in the security establishment approved the release of Palestinian prisoners, after deciding such a move would not pose a threat to Israel’s security.
The release of 86 Palestinian security prisoners scheduled for early Monday morning was finally underway Monday at noon after a several hours' delay.
The Chief of Staff is correct it is immoral to release these terrorist while Israeli soldiers are being held hostage.
