The Economist presents Hizbollah's prioner deal as a fait accompli for the Israelis:
The Lebanese swap, which could take place in the next fortnight, would be the first success.
The next could be to close a deal with Hamas to exchange Gilad Shalit, a soldier it has been holding (alive) in Gaza for two years, for more Palestinian prisoners—possibly over a thousand, making it the most expensive such swap in Israel’s history.
Again, for a weakened prime minister, the pressure to get Mr Shalit back safely has been intense.
Friday 4 July 2008
Prisoner deal
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