Mr. Abbas is hoping that a new government will be accompanied by a series of developments : the release of a captured Israeli soldier , the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza , the release of Hamas legislators and ministers held by Israel , a renewed cease-fire , a meeting between himself and the Israeli prime minister , Ehud Olmert , the release of about 600 Palestinian prisoners , the handover of the withheld taxes and duties , and the resumption of American and European aid .