Top of the Hour: Israel and Palestinians Trade Prisoners, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Israeli Sgt. Gilad Shalit was released by Hamas today in exchange for 477 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Ethan Bronner,  Jerusalem  bureau chief for The New York Times, reports on the latest.

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