Lebanon receives first detainee of five to be freed by Israel
- Posted on September 3, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Lebanon's military has received the first of five detainees scheduled for release through a prisoner exchange agreement brokered with Israel. The handover, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, marks a significant step in the ongoing negotiations initiated during August discussions aimed at de-escalating tensions stemming from the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The exchange represents a diplomatic breakthrough in humanitarian efforts amid regional instability.
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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.
