Doing the unthinkable?

The Israelis have reportedly reached a deal to swap Palestinian prisoners for kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit.

Traditionally, aking deals with terrorists isn't supposed to be something the Israelis even consider. Certainly it rewards the practice of kidnapping Israelis. As glad as we all would be for Shalit to be safe, I wonder whether this decision is going to come back and bite the Israelis.

HT: Drudge