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Israel Releases Lebanese Detainees

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Israel will release five Lebanese citizens detained in southern Lebanon after finding they had no links to militant groups, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Thursday (September 3, 2026).

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Al Jazeera4 Sep

Israel has released four more Lebanese prisoners through a Red Cross-mediated handover, following a pledge by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. The prisoners, who were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), include Hussein Ayash from Harouf and Mohammed Juheir, a fisherman from Naqoura. This is in addition to one prisoner released on Thursday, bringing the total…

Israel frees four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-mediated handover →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story

The Hindu3 Sep

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on September 3, 2026, that Israel will release five Lebanese citizens who were detained in southern Lebanon after determining they had no ties to militant groups. The decision comes amid negotiations with Lebanon regarding the remains of Jewish community leaders kidnapped and killed there in the mid-1980s. According to Lebanese sources, one detainee has…

Israel to release five Lebanese detainees amid talks with Lebanon →

The Straits Times3 Sep

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that five Lebanese citizens will be released after it was determined they have no ties to militant groups. The decision comes amid negotiations with Lebanon to recover the remains of Jewish community leaders kidnapped in the mid-1980s. One of the detainees, Malek Kamal Ghazi, has already been released, while 35 Lebanese detainees remain in Israel…

Israel to release five Lebanese detainees amid talks with Lebanon →

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3 Sep
Israel and Lebanon have carried out several efforts in recent months to locate the remains, including operations on the ground, Mr. Netanyahu’s office said.
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4 Sep
Israel releases five detainees to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations
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Where to start Israel frees four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-mediated handover Al Jazeera

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4 Sep Israel frees four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-mediated handoverIsrael has released four more Lebanese prisoners through a Red Cross-mediated handover, following a pledge by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. The prisoners, who were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), include Hussein Ayash from Harouf and Mohammed Juheir, a fisherman from Naqoura. This is in addition to one prisoner released on Thursday, bringing the total…Al Jazeera
4 Sep Israel releases five detainees to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiationsA news article reports on a recent development in the conflict between Israel and Lebanon, stating that Israel has released 5 detainees to Lebanon as a result of US-mediated negotiations. The release comes as dozens of Lebanese remain detained or missing amid ongoing Israeli attacks and invasions of southern Lebanon. The situation is described as continuing with no mention of immediate resolution or end to…Al Jazeera
3 Sep Israel to release five Lebanese detainees amid talks with LebanonIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that five Lebanese citizens will be released after it was determined they have no ties to militant groups. The decision comes amid negotiations with Lebanon to recover the remains of Jewish community leaders kidnapped in the mid-1980s. One of the detainees, Malek Kamal Ghazi, has already been released, while 35 Lebanese detainees remain in Israel…The Straits Times
3 Sep Israel to release five Lebanese detainees amid talks with LebanonIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on September 3, 2026, that Israel will release five Lebanese citizens who were detained in southern Lebanon after determining they had no ties to militant groups. The decision comes amid negotiations with Lebanon regarding the remains of Jewish community leaders kidnapped and killed there in the mid-1980s. According to Lebanese sources, one detainee has…The Hindu

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