Tel Aviv, November 19, SPA -- The Israeli Cabinet on Monday approved the release of 441 Palestinian prisoners, the primeminister's office said, in a goodwill gesture toPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ahead of a U.S.-hostedMideast conference. The release was approved ahead of a meeting between Olmert and Abbas. The two men were set to discuss preparations for the U.S. summit, expected to take place next week in Annapolis, Maryland.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/501285