1. 
How did the Israeli government react to the Hezbollah kidnapping of
Corporal Shalit in June?  How did they react to the kidnapping of two
more soldiers in July?

2.  Why is Israel going to try to negotiate a prisoner swap to secure the release of the two soldiers, and also Corporal Shalit?

3.  Why do you
think that Israeli Prime Minister Olmert had until now refused to
negotiate a prisoner exchange?  Do you think he is wrong to do so now? 
Explain your answer.

4.  What does the United Nations resolution 1701 say about the release of the Israeli soldiers?  (For the text of U.N. resolution 1701, click here.)

5.  What concerns do some have over resolution 1701 as it relates to the release of the soldiers?

6.  U.N. resolution 1701 includes the following: 

• calls for "the
  immediate cessation by Hizbollah of all attacks and the immediate
  cessation by Israel of all offensive military operations" in Lebanon.
• states that
  "Aware of its responsibilities to help secure a permanent ceasefire and
  a long-term solution to the conflict, the Security Council created a
  buffer zone free of 'any armed personnel' -- both Hizbollah militants
  and Israeli troops -- between the United Nations-drawn Blue Line in
  southern Lebanon and the Litani River (12 miles from the Israeli
  border), and called for both Israel and Lebanon to support a permanent
  ceasefire and comprehensive solution to the crisis."

What do you think?  Explain your answers to the following questions:
--Should resolution 1701 require Hezbollah to disarm?
--Will resolution 1701 lead to a permanent cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah?