Israel, Hezbollah Begin Prison Swap

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SelectPlusIsrael, Hezbollah Begin Prison SwapIsrael, Hezbollah Begin Prison SwapThe Associated PressFive Lebanese prisoners were taken from an Israeli prison Wednesday and driven towards a border crossing with Lebanon, where they are still awaiting release while the remains of two Israeli soldiers are being identified. (July 16)Two coffins for five prisoners.That was just part of a high-stakes swap Wednesday morning....In a deal worked out between Israel and Hezbollah -- and mediated by the United Nations.SOT: Red CrossInside the coffins? --- what are believed to be the remains of two former Israeli soldiers, snatched by Lebanese guerillas in July of 2006.A capture that triggered a deadly, month-long war between Israel and Lebanon.SOTIf D-N-A confirms the identities of the soldiers ---- Israel says these five Lebanese prisoners will be released And that they'd also hand over the bodies of nearly 200 Lebanese and Palestinian fighters killed in clashes over the years. SOTThe five prisoners were expected to receive a hero's welcome as they returned to Lebanon....Including this man --- Samir Kantar -- who was convicted almost 30 years ago in one of the most brutal attacks Israel has ever seen.SOT: VOX POP Lebanese woman holding portrait of Kantar in 70'sIsrael says they long suspected that the two kidnapped soldiers were dead --- but Hezbollah had never confirmed their conditions.Now that it's finally known --- family members and local residents say they're glad the ordeal was coming to an endSOT Shlomo Goldwasser, father of captive soldier: In a way I feel happiness that this is coming to an end.SOT: Local ResidentThis is not the first time Israel has been willing to work a controversial deal to return its troops. In 1985, they released 11 hundred and 50 Lebanese and Palestinian prisoners for the return of three captured soldiers. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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Uploaded: July 16, 2008 at 5:55 am
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tanticient (January 4, 2009 at 11:52 am)
An armed man breaks down your door and enters your house wielding a knife. The offender runs towards you and demands that you give up your possessions and give him ownership of your home. You run to call the police, but the offender blocks access to the phone. You run to another phone to call the police, and the police arrive on the scene.

Who gets arrested?
tanticient (January 3, 2009 at 9:10 am)
I agree. A War Tribunal for the Big Three (Livni, Olmert, Barak) and an expulsion.
2912770 (January 1, 2009 at 6:40 pm)
I am Christian Lebanese and against 100% anti Hezbollah.
abouel3ez (December 13, 2008 at 3:18 pm)
shut up israelian people u just suck

hizbollah is the best
2912770 (January 1, 2009 at 6:39 pm)
fucking hezbollah pigs, animals...
LEBLIGHTNING (January 3, 2009 at 2:40 pm)
hezibullah can suck my lebanese dick ya you herd lebanese. LEBANESE PEOPLE HATE IRANIAN WHORES LIKE HEZIBULLAH. movement my ass its a movement for power to overthrow the lebanese government(will never happen) and gain more for only the shia muslims of the south. Gaza is getting rampaged and don't worry hezibullah is soon de be rampaged on soon by isreal i think she had enough this time
achilleus11 (October 18, 2008 at 12:20 pm)
this was once in the dutch newspaper headlines : A Palastinian terrorist killed a jewish man . (and beside that news :) the state of israel bombed one streets of gaza and killed on of the leaders of hamas ........ including 24 innocent ppl . including women/children/elders . and the state of israel said it was one of the best operations ever ( WTF am i the onley one that sees the irony in this ? )
almojtabah (September 12, 2008 at 8:02 pm)
israel is great for what ? all what they are doing is burning children and massacre innocent people, fuck you and fuck israel!
almojtabah (September 12, 2008 at 8:00 pm)
you are attacking the home of the palestinians : you are attacking your fake israel ! so you are attaking your mythical place yourself !

Tyr : David king said that this place is forbidden to attack. how much time have you attacked this place, massacre and burn people ?? fuck you...
SayedNasi (September 5, 2008 at 2:47 am)
Suck shit. They fooled the whole world. The soldiers were dead.hehehehehehehehe