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July 17, 2008

Five Lebanese prisoners have returned home after being freed by Israel.

They were released as part of a controversial exchange deal with Hezbollah.

Earlier the bodies of two Israeli soldiers were handed over by the militant group.

Christian Middle East expert Dr Harry Hagopian tells Premier the deal is welcome, but it highlights the futility of the violence there.