Israel’s Supreme Court said two Shi’ite leaders held by Israel will not be freed as long as Hezbollah continues to hold Israelis captive. The five justices said that Hezbollah’s abduction of three Israeli soldiers and an Israeli businessman in October provides more than sufficient proof that the militants are continuing their anti-Israel activities.
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