Palestinian prisoners, convicted of security offences against Israel, are visited by relatives at Nitzan jail near the Israeli central town of Ramle. Palestinian prisoners, convicted of security offences against Israel, are visited by relatives at Nitzan jail near the Israeli central town of Ramle February 13, 2005. Israel's cabinet approved the release of 500 Palestinian prisoners as a goodwill gesture towards Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, government officials said. REUTERS/ Nir Elias