Jamil Sayyed, one of the four generals released Wednesday, claims that his arrest was "politically motivated," and that he, along with Hezbollah, intend to use the release for political gain in the upcoming elections.

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But,in a development announced Wednesday, Britain says it is open to talks with the political wing of Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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The release of the men, however,is causing a political fury in Beirut, where the men, with the support of Hezbollah and its allies, have begun lambasting the government, as well as the Lebanese judiciary system, for "wrongfully arresting them."

VOA: standard.2009.04.30

However, at least so far, Israeli officials say there will be no negotiations with Hezbollah.

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The Obama administration backs the unity government of Sleiman, while Syria is allied with Hezbollah.

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Lebanon's elected, pro-Western government has long been locked in a power struggle with Hezbollah.

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