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HARRISBURG, July 3 -- A resolution introduced by state Rep. Babette Josephs that seeks to help free three Israeli soldiers held captive by Hezbollah has been adopted unanimously by the House.
On June 26, 2006, three Israeli Defense Force soldiers were kidnapped in northern Israel by the military Islamic group Hezbollah. The group has refused to return the Israeli soldiers or acknowledge their capture in violation of long-accepted international agreements.
"These men were taken more than a year ago and their families have not been able to contact them to find out if they're OK or even if they're still alive. Even the Red Cross has not been able to find anything out. Imagine how their families must feel," Josephs said. "This kind of disrespect to Israel and its people is not acceptable.
"My resolution asks the United Nations to take action to help get these Israeli soldiers released."
With the adoption of this resolution (H.R. 315), the Pennsylvania House of Representatives adds its voice to those of political leaders in Israel and the United States, and numerous Jewish organizations calling for information on the soldiers' condition and their release. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the United Nations secretary-general.
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