Israel indicated a willingness to release Lebanese prisoners in exchange for two soldiers held by Hezbollah. Jerusalem sources said Thursday that if Hezbollah hands over the two reservists snatched in a deadly July 12 border raid to the Lebanese government, Israel might free prisoners in return.
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