Israel plans to release up to five Lebanese detainees — Jerusalem Post
Israel plans to release several Lebanese detainees on Thursday who were arrested over the past few months. According to the Jerusalem Post, citing an Israeli source, the number is estimated at around four or five people.
A gesture for the Lebanese government
The number of people to be released was described as approximate rather than final. The Jerusalem Post did not disclose their names. According to the newspaper’s Israeli interlocutor, the release is intended as a gesture for the Lebanese government.
Previous release
A year ago, Israel released five Lebanese detainees who were captured during fighting in Lebanon. According to the newspaper, that release took place as part of negotiations with Lebanon.
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The previous release also concerned Lebanese detainees, but they were captured during fighting in Lebanon. In the current case, according to the newspaper, the people in question were arrested in recent months.
The Jerusalem Post marked this information as developing.
