Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) listens to the explanation of an Israeli official (L) as he flies by helicopter for a visit to the Negev Desert November 27, 2006, in this picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO). Israel is ready to release many jailed Palestinians in return for a soldier seized by militants in June, Olmert announced on Monday, saying he was reaching out for peace. ISRAEL OUT
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