A Shiite Moslem group in Lebanon has threatened to murder four Beirut Jews they kidnapped several months ago unless Israel frees 300 Shiites the group claims are being held prisoner in south Lebanon. Israel Radio, quoting Beirut newspapers Tuesday, identified the Jewish hostages as Isaac Sasson, Isaac Tarab, Eli Tsrir and Haim Cohen Hallalah.
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