The British foreign secretary told the families of four Israelis held hostage by Hezbollah gunmen in Lebanon since October that Britain is pressing the issue with governments in the region and with the Red Cross. In addition to meeting Robin Cook, the family members held discussions with members of Parliament, who promised to do what they can to draw attention to the captives’ plight.
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