Noam Shalit: I know nothing of reported Clinton, Carter mediation initiative

Egyptian newspaper reports the U.S., Egypt and Hamas have held talks to arrange a visit to Gaza by former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.

…According to the unconfirmed report, the two former presidents will discuss a number of issues with Hamas leaders, including a prisoner swap deal to free captive IDF soldier Gilad Shalit…

haaretz.com

Because this is a Haaretz report based on an Egyptian newspaper, it’s hopefully not true. It would be a terrible idea.