Israel released five detained individuals to Lebanon on September 4, 2026, via International Committee of the Red Cross facilitation following U.S.-mediated negotiations. Dozens of additional Lebanese detainees remain in Israeli custody.
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The International Committee of the Red Cross said it facilitated the transfer of five people released from Israeli detention to Lebanon, moving one person on Thursday and four others on Friday at the request of the parties involved [alarabiya.net#1][aawsat.com#2][newarab.com#1][jns.org#1]. Lebanese and security sources said the group included Lebanese and Syrian nationals captured in Lebanon; the
Israel has released five people to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations. Dozens of Lebanese remain detained by Israel.