Israel to release some Lebanese prisoners as 'gesture of good will,' source tell 'Post'

Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense NewsA similar release was done a year ago, when Israel release five detainees, captured while fighting in Lebanon, as part of the negotiations with the Lebanses government. Follow us on GoogleIsraeli and Lebanese flags at the South Lebanon Army (SLA) Memorial near Metula, following the signing of an agreement between Israel and Lebanon, June 28, 2026(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)ByAMICHAI STEINSEPTEMBER 3, 2026 13:55Updated: SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 13:56Israel will release a number of Lebanese detainees on Thursday, reportedly four or five, who were arrested in recent months, as a “gesture to the Lebanese government,” an Israeli source told The Jerusalem Post.A year ago, Israel also released five Lebanese detainees, who were captured during fighting, as part of negotiations with Lebanon.This is a developing story.See more onFollow us on Google