Erdan: Hamas prisoners to be barred from watching FIFA World Cup

"I do not intend to allow Hamas terrorists to watch the World Cup while the bodies of our soldiers are held in Gaza together with our kidnapped civilians," Erdan stated.

Palestinian security prisoners sit in their cell at Nitzan jail near the town of Ramle

Palestinian security prisoners sit in their cell at Nitzan jail near the town of Ramle

(photo credit: NIR ELIAS / REUTERS)

ByTAMAR BEN-OZER

MAY 27, 2018 20:34

Updated: MAY 27, 2018 20:47

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