(AGI) - Jerusalem, June 25 - The Israeli government will vote on Sunday on the potential exchange of prisoners with Hezbollah. Premier Ehud Olmert made the announcement. As of July 2006 Hezbollah holds 2 israeli soldiers: Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev. It was their capture 2 years ago that led to the 34 day war in Lebanon. In exchange for their freedom Israel has offered to release 5 Lebanese militiamen. Olmert said in parliament that "I have decided to submit the matter to the Cabinet on Sunday for a decision".
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