A general in Egyptian intelligence , speaking on condition of anonymity , described 22 of the 25 to be released by Israel as `` political prisoners . '' An Israeli general says Israel wanted another prisoner included in the swap . Grapel is charged with espionage and incitement to burn government buildings . U.S. Secretary of St. Andrews Refugee Services Grapel said 2006 the U.S. was `` hopeful '' for his release . Israel denies that the 27-year-old with U.S. and Egyptian citizenship is a spy .
An Israeli general says Israel wanted another prisoner included in the swap . Grapel is charged with espionage and incitement to burn government buildings . U.S. Secretary of St. Andrews Refugee Services Grapel said 2006 the U.S. was `` hopeful '' for his release . Israel denies that the 27-year-old with U.S. and Egyptian citizenship is a spy .