(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Israel on Monday, Dec. 30 freed 26 Palestinian terrorist prisoners in the third installment of its prisoner release for negotiations with the Palestinian Authority. The prisoners to be released are nearly all convicted murderers and have all served 19-28 years of their terms. Among the murderers being released are Muammar Ata Mahmoud Mahmoud and Salah Khalil Ahmad Ibrahim, convicted of stabbing to death Menahem Stern, a Hebrew University history professor and winner of the prestigious Israel Prize.