'Al-Watan:' Israel, Hizbullah extremely close to prisoner swap deal

Israel and Hizbullah are extremely close to reaching an agreement which would secure the release of kidnapped IDF soldiers Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser, Al-Watan reported Thursday. The Saudi newspaper described the deal as being "on a high flame," adding that both sides were showing determination to reach an agreement and a willingness to back down from some of their demands.