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Israel, Hezbollah Dispute Identities of Captured Lebanese

HeadlineAug 03, 2006

Meanwhile, Israel says it captured five Hezbollah militants during a raid on the ancient city of Baalbek late Tuesday. Hezbollah says Israel kidnapped civilians, including a 60-year old grocery store owner and two construction workers. Israel has come under criticism for killing more than 15 civilians, including a family of seven, and shelling the Baalbek hospital. Israel says the hospital was used as a Hezbollah base.

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