'Israeli spy' to be exchanged for 81 detained Egyptians
US-Israeli Ilan Grapel, charged with espionage, has been in custody since 12 June
Ahram Online, Monday 17 Oct 2011
Israeli Radio has confirmed that Israel will release 81 Egyptian detainees in exchange for alleged Israeli spy Ilan Grapel.
Ahram Online reported on Sunday that Israel was negotiating a prisoner swap with Egypt that would include Grapel.
Grapel, a dual US-Israeli national, has been detained since 12 June for allegedly spying for Israel and attempting to incite sectarian strife in the country during the 18-day revolt against ousted president Hosni Mubarak.
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