The prisoner swap between Hamas and Israel may be good news for an American man who has been detained in Egypt since June. Ilan Grapel, a 27-year-old law student from Queens, New York, who is also an Israeli citizen, was accused by Egypt of being a spy for Israel. Grapel’s family have denied he has any links to espionage. Ethan Bronner, who reported on the story for The New York Times, has the latest on Grapel’s expected release.
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