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Two Israeli soldiers captured in July by the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah, suffered serious injuries in the attack, Israel's military has said. Two Israeli soldiers captured in July by the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah, suffered serious injuries in the attack, according to reports.
In the first official comments on the men's health, one soldier was said to have been in a critical condition and the other was seriously wounded. An unnamed Israeli military official, quoting an internal report, said one soldier was in a critical condition and the other was seriously wounded.
There has been no official confirmation of the reports.
The capture of Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev sparked 34 days of fighting in which more than 1,000 people died.The capture of Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev sparked 34 days of fighting in which more than 1,000 people died.
Hezbollah has not provided any proof that the men are still alive. A report into the circumstances of the abduction was given to the defence minister, army commander and families of the soldiers, the Israeli military said in a statement, but did not give a timing.
The working assumption of the army was, and remains, that the abducted soldiers are alive Israeli military statement
The Lebanese militant group has demanded that Israel release Arab prisoners in exchange for the missing servicemen.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said that unless Hezbollah provides signs that the men are alive he will not consider a deal.
'Working assumption'
A report into the circumstances of the abduction has been given to the defence minister, army commander and families of the soldiers, the Israeli military said in a statement.
"The working assumption of the army was, and remains, that the abducted soldiers are alive and according to that assumption the army continues its efforts to bring the soldiers home," the statement said."The working assumption of the army was, and remains, that the abducted soldiers are alive and according to that assumption the army continues its efforts to bring the soldiers home," the statement said.
Three Israeli soldiers were also killed in Hezbollah's cross-border attack on 12 July. The Lebanese militant group has demanded that Israel release Arab prisoners in exchange for the missing servicemen.
The incursion sparked a 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah. More than 1,000 people were killed on both sides, according to UN, Israeli and Lebanese officials. However, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said that unless Hezbollah provides proof that the men are alive he will not consider a deal.
Three Israeli soldiers were also killed in Hezbollah's cross-border attack on 12 July that sparked a 34-day war.
More than 1,000 people were killed on both sides, according to UN, Israeli and Lebanese officials.
Lebanon said most of those who died were civilians. Israel said 800 Hezbollah fighters were killed, although that figure cannot be confirmed.Lebanon said most of those who died were civilians. Israel said 800 Hezbollah fighters were killed, although that figure cannot be confirmed.
In Israel, 159 people were killed, including 39 soldiers.In Israel, 159 people were killed, including 39 soldiers.
The UN-brokered ceasefire calls for the unconditional release of the soldiers.The UN-brokered ceasefire calls for the unconditional release of the soldiers.
Under the agreement, a UN peacekeeping force and Lebanese government troops are policing the border with Israel.Under the agreement, a UN peacekeeping force and Lebanese government troops are policing the border with Israel.