Israelis rally for a prisoner exchange with Hezbollah in Jerusalem
Zvi Regev, father of captured Israeli soldier Eldad Regev stands with families and friends at a rally calling for a prisoner exchange with Hezbollah outside the prime minister's office during the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on June 29, 2008. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he would support the vote for a prisoner exchange with Hezbollah. (UPI Photo/Debbie Hill)
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