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[Jack Rabbit]

From the BBC Online
Dated Saturday January 24 20:19 GMT (12:19 pm PST)

Israel prisoner exchange agreed

An exchange of prisoners has been agreed between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, both sides have confirmed.
Under the deal, Hezbollah must first hand over an Israeli businessman and the bodies of three Israeli soldiers.
About 30 Arab detainees are then expected to be freed by the Israelis initially. Hundreds of other Arab releases could follow.
Negotiations for the German-mediated swap have been going on for months.
Israeli lawyer Zvi Rish, who represents two of the most prominent Lebanese prisoners to be released - Sheikh Obeid and Mustafa Darani - said the swaps could begin as early as Tuesday, but neither side has confirmed this.

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