21.   It applies only if the prisoner swap takes place.

22.   Kidnappers have also demanded prisoner swaps or political concessions in exchange for releasing high profile hostages.

23.   Marulanda said the prisoner swap would be a good sign for future agreements.

24.   Negotiations involving Germany and other unnamed foreign mediators are under way to secure a prisoner swap between the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israel.

25.   Nasrallah said in June that the Israeli soldiers were alive but could die if Israel continued to drag its feet over negotiations for a prisoner swap.

26.   Nasrallah recently pledged Hezbollah would try to seek information on Arad for a possible prisoner swap.

27.   Officials from various sides said they expected other prisoner swaps over the weekend.

28.   Obeid was kidnapped by Israel several years ago for use as a bargaining chip in future prisoner swaps.

29.   Once talks begin, analysts expect the proposed prisoner swap to be among the thorniest issues.

30.   Prisoner swap could take place Thursday.