Top of the Hour: Israel and Hamas Agree to Prisoner Swaps, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Egypt has brokered a prisoner swap between longtime enemies Israel and Hamas. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners being held in Israel will go free in exchange for an Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit.

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