Israel, Hezbollah Begin Prison Swap

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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[amazan007]

When i shoot your family members & kill them and occupi your home then you must start counter attack.Wise men never say you Terorist.But blind man will say that you are Terorist!!!Here is the question of Justice & injustice.You never stand strongly ever on a loose stone...

[happy1141]

Big mistake Israel. Get ready for a lot more kidnappings and terrorist attacks. However it's nothing new. Democracies around the world continue to pay extortion money to terrorist, dictators and despots. Just look at the BILLIONS the US pays to Pakistan every year in "aid" while they use it to support and harbor terrorist. "Experts" in foreign policy may say I am naive and don't understand the complexities involved. Well, actually it's pretty simple. Here's all our money please don't hurt us.

[tmoose71]

@doritela2008 russia?



[doritela2008]

@alio122000

Iran and the arab world will be nothing without oil and Russia....

[alio122000]

@JerrySPsy That must be it, even though you have no idea who I am or who I might be at all.

[JerrySPsy]

@alio122000 Another lame response - but I guess you just lack the intellectual capacity to offer any meaningful debate or refutation.

[alio122000]

@JerrySPsy You're in denial, its understandable.

[JerrySPsy]

You watch in this video how Hezbollah started the war in Lebanon by kidnapping Israeli soldiers and kills them and you watch how Israel is willing to release dangerous terrorists just to be able to properly bury their loved ones -- and yet you still have morons bashing Jews and Israel with their lame comments!

[JerrySPsy]

@alio122000 Hardly, I don't see you pointing out that Arab countries got so much money and weaponry from Russia or that they leeched onto the UN where they have a majority. Also, all stores throughout Israel are closed in observance of the Sabbath and while all Jews there have varying degrees of relgious practice they all feel pride in their Judaism, their heritage, and their relgious beliefs.

[JerrySPsy]

@zazaromeo119 And fuck you Jew hater - FUCK YOU