Lebanon’s Armed Forces confirmed the release of a soldier kidnapped by Israel on March 9, facilitated by the International Red Cross. This follows prior releases of four detainees and is part of a broader agreement aimed at regional stability. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the release of additional Lebanese detainees as a gesture toward the new president.
The Lebanese Armed Forces announced via social media platform X that they successfully received a soldier who had been kidnapped by Israel on March 9. The transfer occurred on Thursday through the efforts of the International Red Cross, and the soldier was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical care.
This latest release comes after Lebanon previously welcomed four detainees from Israel during the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. These releases were part of a larger agreement negotiated with the help of the United States, France, and Lebanon, intended to foster regional stability.
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the release of five Lebanese detainees as a diplomatic gesture toward Lebanon’s newly appointed president. US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, informed Al-Jadeed that the group of released individuals consisted of various civilians and soldiers.
In summary, the recent release of a kidnapped soldier and previous detainees marks a notable development in Lebanese-Israeli relations. These actions, facilitated by international mediation, aim to enhance stability in the region, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic dynamics following leadership changes in Lebanon.
Original Source: breakingthenews.net
