Israel releases longest-serving Palestinian prisoner.

The longest-serving Palestinian prisoner held by Israel has been released after 40 years in jail.

Karim Younis was convicted in 1983 of the kidnapping and murder of an Israeli soldier, Avi Bromberg, in the occupied Golan Heights three years earlier.

He became a significant figure in prison, writing political works and calling for agreements with Israel.

Younis holds Israeli citizenship, but Israel's interior minister has called for it to be revoked.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Younis "represents a symbol of the Palestinian people and the free people of the world in steadfastness".

Source: www.bbc.com

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