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Hizbullah-Israel Deal Imminent; Hamas-Israel Swap Also Close

Barring last-minute breakdowns it looks increasingly likely that Israel will complete two prisoner swaps in July. Hizbullah is reportedly finalizing the logistical elements of a deal that will bring back to Lebanon several prisoners held in Israeli jails in exchange for what are now thought to be the bodies of two Israeli prisoners captured in the 2006 summer war with Hizbullah. Some media reports suggest the handover will take place in Germany under the auspices of Berlin and the Red Cross. The Hamas deal is also seemingly heading towards a conclusion with Israel approving 450 Palestinian prisoners to be returned in the first stage and Hamas freeing the Israeli army corporal it captured two years ago.