Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), a former POW himself, agreed to be a member of an international committee working to free three Israeli soldiers kidnapped by Hezbollah last October. According to the World Jewish Congress, which is organizing the effort, McCain may travel to Syria and Lebanon on behalf of the soldiers, who are believed to be in Lebanon.
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