Israel Releases First of Five Lebanese Detainees to Lebanon

Israel has transferred the first of five Lebanese prisoners to Lebanese authorities, marking the initial step in a broader detainee exchange. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the released individual, Ali al-Taher, no longer poses a security threat to Israel.

3 Sept, 21:26 — 3 Sept, 21:26

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Lebanon receives first detainee of five to be freed by Israel

Lebanon said its army had so far received a man returned by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the first since Beirut called in August talks for the release of an initial group seized since the start of a 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war.

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Netanyahu says Ali al-Taher no longer threatens Israel

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Israel Releases First of Five Lebanese Detainees to Lebanon

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Netanyahu says Ali al-Taher no longer threatens Israel

Lebanon receives first detainee of five to be freed by Israel

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