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Israel and Hezbollah set for swap
Summary from United States, from articles in English
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Consider the Harans and the Goldwassers, two families in Nahariya linked by shocking killings nearly 30 years ago that have returned anew to break mothers' hearts. (article 1)
Mr. Kuntar was found guilty of murdering Mr. Haran in front of Einat, then turning to the child and crushing her skull against a rock with the butt of his rifle. (article 1)
The gunman, Samir Kantar, went on to kill three other people in one of the most notorious attacks in Israeli history. (article 4)
The Israeli government on Tuesday gave final approval to a controversial prisoner swap with Hizbollah, paving the way for the release of the two Israeli soldiers whose capture triggered Israel's war with the Lebanese Shia group two years ago. (article 3)
In return, Israel will hand over Samir Kuntar, a Lebanese militant who took part in a cross-border attack that killed five Israelis and who has now spent almost 30 years in an Israeli jail. (article 3)
There are also concerns that Israel's readiness to release high-profile, living prisoners for the bodies of two Israelis will complicate a separate set of negotiations with Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group. (article 3)
With this added muscle, Hezbollah could block any attempt to disarm its fighters, ensuring its hold along the border with Israel. (article 5)
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Israel, Palestinian, Israeli, Hezbollah, peace |
Source articles
- Prisoner Deal Reopens an Israeli Wound (nytimes.com, 07/16/2008, 1207 words)
- Israel Cabinet OKs prisoner swap (L.A. Times, 07/16/2008, 1090 words)
- Israel clears way for prisoner exchange (ft.com, 07/15/2008, 768 words)
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > WORLD (FOX News, 07/15/2008, 1193 words)
- Hezbollah, or the "Party of God," is both a milita... (baltimoresun.com, 07/15/2008, 855 words)
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