US diplomat calls capture of soldiers 'very dangerous'

A top US diplomat today warned the capture of two Israeli soldiers by Lebanon’s Hezbollah guerrilla was “a very dangerous escalation” and demanded their release.

US diplomat calls capture of soldiers 'very dangerous'

A top US diplomat today warned the capture of two Israeli soldiers by Lebanon’s Hezbollah guerrilla was “a very dangerous escalation” and demanded their release.

“This is a very dangerous but important moment, when the responsibilities of all those who are sincere about finding a path toward peace will be tested,” said David Welch, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.

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