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| Missing Israeli airman footage shows up on TV |
| 2006-09-08 |
| JERUSALEM (AP) -- TV stations in Lebanon and Israel have broadcast footage of an Israeli airman who disappeared in 1986 after his plane was shot down over Lebanon. Wednesday night's broadcast showed footage of airman Ron Arad with a bushy beard and long hair and appearing nervous, telling an off-camera interrogator about the subjects he studied during his air force training. An announcer said the film was shot in early 1987. Arad was captured by a pro-Iranian Shiite Muslim militia, Amal. A reported 1987 prisoner swap deal fell through, and Arad then was moved out of Lebanon, possibly to Iran. (Watch as Arad's brother reacts to hearing the airman's voice for the first time in 20 years -- 2:30) |
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