Sunday, August 27, 2006

Middle East Conflict: Germany brokers deal for prisoner exchange

According to Egyptian state-owned daily Al-Ahram, Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have reached a deal brokered by Germany for a prisoner exchange to take place within two or three weeks.

"The prisoner swap between Hezbollah and Israel is to take place within two or three weeks maximum, thanks to a German mediation which is currently arranging the details of the exchange," the paper said, citing high-ranking officials.

Full article: Egypt daily reports deal on Israel-Hezbollah prisoner swap (AFP -Khaleeji Times)