Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Families Press Lebanese Government to Secure Hostages' Release by John Owens Lebanese security forces have been engaged in a fierce but intermittent battle with with Islamist militants near Arsal since last summer. Families of soldiers who have been kidnapped by the jihadists have set up camp in the heart of Beirut to pressure the government into securing their release. VOA's John Owens reports. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/families-press-lebanese-hostages- release/2674814.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/families-press-lebanese-hostages-release/2674814.html