From today's Arutz Sheva:
The two IDF reservists, Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser have been held hostage by Hizbullah since their kidnap on July 12th, an incident that sparked a full-fledged war between Israel and Hizbullah in southern Lebanon.
"It appears that they are in good condition, but not great," said de Gregorio. "They are alive." He did not give further details, other than to say that Larijani told him that "he will ask Hizbullah to negotiate only with the Italians."
However, there is still one dark note:
A third soldier, IDF Corporal Gilad Shalit was abducted three weeks earlier by Hamas terrorists who attacked an IDF base at the Kerem Shalom border crossing with Gaza and Egypt. His whereabouts remain unknown.
My prayers go out to the two rescued soldiers, for quick healing and peace of mind.
But for Cpl. Shalit, I lift my hands up to the Lord and earnestly plead for his safe return!
UPDATE: Ooops. In my enthusiasm about the soldiers being confirmed alive, I didn't read closely enough... Apparently, Italy will be negotiating for their release... But they HAVE been confirmed alive; perhaps this will give these hostages the protection of publicity in some small way.
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