BBC: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says he will order the release of 250 jailed members of the Fatah movement led by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
He announced the "goodwill gesture" at a summit in Egypt, attended by Mr Abbas and the leaders of Egypt and Jordan.
The meeting was aimed at boosting Mr Abbas and isolating his rivals, Hamas, after their takeover of Gaza. Israel to release Fatah prisoners (more)
Mark Alexander
