Lebanon receives first detainee of five to be freed by Israel
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“It was decided to release five Lebanese civilians,” the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says after interrogations find no terror links.
The releases signal Israel's determination of which detainees lack militant affiliations, directly affecting whether individuals remain in custody or return home.
Most affected
The five Lebanese detainees — Four remain detained; at least one has been freed and returned.
Likely next
Whether the remaining four detainees are released on schedule, and what Israel states about the timeline.
