According to an Egyptian media report appearing in El-Aram, Ilan Grapel, an Israeli who holds American citizenship as well, is to be released shortly after the first stage of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal is actualized. Grapel was imprisoned in June, facing charges of spying against Egypt for Israel.

According to the unconfirmed report, Israel will release 81 Egyptian nations from prison to obtain Grapel’s release.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)