Israel to release two more Syrian prisoners in exchange for Baumel’s body

The Prime Minister’s Office authorized the release, “as a diplomatic gesture and a goodwill step, following the transfer of Zachary Baumel... from Syria to Israel" earlier this year.

Miriam and Yonah Baumel hold a picture of their son Zachary Baumel, who was taken prisoner of war in 1982, in Jerusalem on July 07, 2003

Miriam and Yonah Baumel hold a picture of their son Zachary Baumel, who was taken prisoner of war in 1982, in Jerusalem on July 07, 2003

(photo credit: FLASH90)

JANUARY 11, 2020 21:34