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Arab media say Israel-Hizbullah prisoner exchange deal expected in coming days
Roni Sofer
Published: 16.06.08, 12:02
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1. DATES WRONG!
gila ,   ra'anana, Israel   (06.16.08)
Regev and Goldwasser were captured by Hizbullah terrorists during a cross-border raid on July 12, 1996. the date is not july 12, 1996. july 12, 2006 its the correct date.
2. Our boys
zznhl   (06.16.08)
ARE THEY ALIVE?
3. Kuntar
Judith Yacov ,   Herzlia, Israel   (06.16.08)
Please return Kuntar in the same condition you find Goldwasser and Regev, no better, no worse.
4. I'll be interested to see the TB's on this...
Kev ,   London   (06.16.08)
...it's so tough for you guys. It'll be so good to get these two men back but what a cost.
5. Israel Is Simply Giving In
Abdel Karim Salim ,   Jerusalem - ISRAEL   (06.16.08)
Despite the widespread destruction the IAF caused in Lebanon in the summer 2006 Israel-Hizbullah war it is safe to say Israel has lost both the war & the free return of its two soldiers kidnapped by Hizbullah. Northern Israel was continuously pounded with rockets in the 2006 war ,while Ehad & Eldad would be returned in return for Lebanese prisoners in Israel... It is yet not known whether both Israeli soldiers are alive or dead... Hizbullah has indeed won the bold confrontation with Israel...
6. Mistakes always cost us ....
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (06.16.08)
The two should have been release before the ceasefire, as a condition of the ceasefire. Instead, that bungler Livni gave in to foreign pressure & agreed to the ceasefire without their release. Now the bunglers in the Olmert regime are making the same mistake with Gilad Shalit - they are separating the ceasefire from Shalit's release, a repeat of the same mistake. Bunglers .....
7. Hizbo Patience Paid Up
Walid ,   Riyadh, KSA   (06.16.08)
The end result is Hizbo will succeed in freeing a notorious murderer, along with other live-prisoners against delivering the bodies of fallen soldiers. Of course Israel will brag about limiting the scope of the exchange to Hizbo fighters and Mr. Baby Killer Samir Kuntar, and about foiling Hizb attempts to emerge as a defender of pan-Arab causes, but don't be fooled; they have the upper hand here. I would have never imagined that Hizbo fighters could walk freely into Israel, snatch 2 soldiers so easily, take on the brunt of Israel's retaliation, slap the IDF, cause all the political turmoil happening since then and by the end succeeds in freeing a monster who murdered a family and a small kid with his bare hands. What a fool I was to believe in the invincibility of IDF, it seems that these latter-day terrorists managed to find Achille's heel!
8. here's the opinion for 4 and 5
Doron   (06.16.08)
if this happens, israel is going to be receiving two young men who are good, kind and clearly loved by their family. they are talented and extraordinary individuals. in return, israel will be send hizbollah a man who killed a child with his hands, who is clearly a base psychopathic disgusting worm of a human being. not only that, but during his captivity, israel followed international law and allowed the red cross to visit this man, while hizbollah, that paragon of justice, decided that jewish lives are not the same as others and this basic human courtesy is not deserved. hizbollah deserves the return of one of its kind. and one day, like all the enemies of israel through history, from pharoah to hitler, hizbollah and kuntar will get what they deserve.
9. Victory for Hezbollah
Sidney ,   USA   (06.16.08)
With this deal, Hezbollah is encouraged to kidnap soldiers and engage in terror against Israeli civilians. How many Israelis must die because of Olmert?
10. Good answer, Doron.
Kev ,   London   (06.16.08)
How can Islam praise and uphold the most vile human beings that walk beneath God's sun?
11. If The Media Says It Often Enough . . .
emanon ,   USA   (06.16.08)
They will eventually be right.
12. Samir Kuntar should have been executed years back.
Steve ,   Fla.   (06.16.08)
It's criminal that Israel feeds, clothes and houses these mass murderers who murder Jewish children with their bare hands.
13. #10 Kev, London. You want an answer?
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (06.16.08)
Read, "The Life of Mohamed" by Ibn Ishaq written in about 750, which was copied by Ibn Hicham. It is the earliest biography existing & is studied throughout the Muslim world. It's a bit long, about 700 pages but it will definitely answer your question.
14. this deal
Yisraeli   (06.16.08)
I for one dont believe either Goldwasser or Regev are alive, if however they are as reluctant as I am we have to give the swine kuntar over, and then mark him for execution. In the end all hizbollah will get their just dues. Only a question of when, when we will send them all to their allah. The next round they will be utterly destroyed, lets just hope we have a proper leader by then.
15. Judith Yacov - re: Kuntar
L. King ,   Toronto, Canada   (06.16.08)
Well put. Arabs are worth just as much as Jews. The exchange should be 1:1 and the condition of those swapped should be the same.
16. exchange ONLY if the two israeli soldiers
(06.16.08)
are still alive and good condition. otherwise, israel is buying 2 dead bodies for a killer that will go free to committ other atrocities against jews and israelis. israel must institute a death penalty law for hainous murderers, no matter their nationalities. even jews who murder will fall under this unbrella. instituting death penalties, only way to deter terrorists from committing crimes against israelis.
17. nasrallah is smarter then you all think
Dr D ,   Jerusalem   (06.16.08)
he just need to ensure is life when appearing in public and savor his victory in the political Lebanese arena. The exchange is only a temporary life insurance premium.......for now.
18. Two humans for a pig who says he will kill again. What use?
Bunnie Meyer ,   Santa Monica,CA USA   (06.16.08)
19. L. King. #15
Judith Yacov ,   Herzlia, Israel   (06.16.08)
Did you really misunderstand me? There is serious apprehension that Regev and Goldwasser are no longer alive. I suggested that Kuntar should be returned in the same condition as them. No one has ever been allowed to visit or check on them, not have any letters been received. Kuntar, who murdered innocent people and swears to do so again, was treated according to all the norms of humane behavior towards prisoners.
20. for terry and kev
kutuzov ,   new york   (06.16.08)
Pick up a copy of Robert Spencer's "The Truth about Mohammad" Robert Spencer is the leader of a organization called jihadwatch.com Its eye opening and chilling. If more people read it, they would understand the kind of enemy they are facing.
21. Terry, thanks. I'm looking that up right now.
Kev ,   London   (06.16.08)
22. Difficult one
Simon ,   Tel Aviv   (06.16.08)
This is a difficult one. I personally served as a combat officer in Southern Lebanon for my compulsary service and also miluim. I always said to my loved ones and continue to say (miluim in Gaza) that if kidnapped I'd rather rot forever than ever have a murderer released to save my skin. Why is my life more important than those whom Kuntar will kill when released? I personally would never be able to live with myself knowing I was saved to allow someone like Samir Kuntar to be free to kill. This is my opinion and I'm sure many will be shocked. Samir Kuntar should have been executed and since this has not happened he must remain in prison until his death.
23. Goldasser and Regev are not alive. Olmert is insane
Ken Jurist   (06.16.08)
Everyone knows Goldwasser and Regev are not alive. Olmert is going to set free a child killer like Kuntar to get dead bodies.
24. "ISH AL MACHANEHU V'ISH AL DIGLO"
Norway   (06.16.08)
Each person in his camp and behind his banner: Tehillim 20, 83, 121, 130, and 142, the prayer Acheinu kol beis Yisroel for the immediate release of all those held in captivity unjustly. He who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph, Moses, Aaron, David and Solomon, may He bless, preserve and protect the captive and missing soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces including: Dana bas Vicki, kidnapped and held by terrorists. Menachem Yehudah ben Leah Miriam, held on false charges in a foreign country. Jonathon Pollard: Yehonason ben Malka ISRAELI MIA'S: Ehud ben Malka, Eldad ben Tova, Gilad ben Aviva Guy ben Rena, Ron ben Batya, Tzvi ben Penina, Yekutiel Yehuda Nachman ben Sara, Zecharya Shlomo ben Miriam May He Rescue them from captivity and speedily restore them in peace, in the merit of the prayers of this holy assemblage who pray for them. May the Holy One, Blessed be He, show them mercy, increase their strength, remove their pain and send them a recovery of body and recovery of spirit, may He return them to the bosom of their families, may salvation come speedily, swiftly and soon. Amen. THE ENTIRE CAMP OF THE JEWISH NATION MOBILIZED AND COORDINATED ACCORDING TO HASHEM'S DIRECTION, FROM HAR SINAI TO THE MIDBAR. And all the tribes, the Leviim and Kohani'm, the tabernacle and the wagons laden with mishkan and all the Holy vessels...all moved in one direction together. The cloud (presence) of the Lord was above them by day, when they travelled, from the camp. Numbers 10:34 KNOW YOUR BIBLE: http://www.azamra.org/NaCh.shtml
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