An official source in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group told Arab media outlets that Arbel Yehud will be released on Friday in exchange for the opening of the Netzarim Corridor and the release of 30 terrorists serving life sentences in Israel. However, Israeli officials report that although there has been progress on an agreement for Yehud’s release, no deal has yet been finalized. Another source said that Yehud could be released by tomorrow (Monday). Earlier on Sunday, another Arab source told Al Jazeera that there should be a breakthrough on Sunday night regarding Yehud’s release. Meanwhile, thousands of Gazans have gathered at the Netzarim Corridor waiting to cross to the northern part of Gaza. The delay in Yehud’s release is reportedly due to a dispute between Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group. Yehud is being held by terrorists from a Salafi organization linked to Islamic jihad. However, Israel holds Hamas responsible for everything that occurs in the Gaza Strip and has refused to allow Gazans to return to their homes in the northern Strip until Yehud’s release is guaranteed. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)