Israel holds Hezbollah, Syria and Lebanon responsible for the well being and security of the three Israeli soldiers kidnapped on the northern border last month, the Israel Defense Force’s chief of staff said. Lt. Gen. Shaul Mofaz was responding to media reports that the three died from wounds sustained during the abduction. The uncle of one of the soldiers said the families were unable to confirm the reported deaths.
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