Israel releases five detainees to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Israel

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Israel releases five detainees to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations

Israel has released five people to Lebanon following US-mediated negotiations. Despite this release, dozens of Lebanese remain detained by Israel. This action occurs amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.

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