Israel asked to extend the administrative detention of two Muslim fundamentalist leaders abducted by Israeli commandos from Lebanon. The state prosecutor argued that if Sheik Abdel Karim Obeid and Mustafa Dirani are released, they will resume anti-Israel activities.
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