Egypt and Israel on 24 October 2011 reached an agreement to swap an alleged Israeli spy for 25 Egyptians held in Israeli jails. Egypt agreed to release Ilan Grapel and at Egypt’s request, Israel agreed to free 25 Egyptian prisoners. Grapel is a former paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces.
Ilan Grapel was arrested on 12 June 2011 on suspicion of spying.
Ilan Grapel was arrested on 12 June 2011 on suspicion of spying.