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Israeli citizen imprisoned in Lebanon returned after year, secret negotiations

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Salah Abu-Hussein, an Israeli citizen who had been held in a Lebanese prison for about a year, was returned to Israel on Thursday afternoon. His release was the result of months of secret negotiations, with the Red Cross assisting in the process. Abu-Hussein was handed over at the Rosh Hanikra crossing and underwent questioning and medical checks before being transferred to a hospital for further examinations. The details surrounding his arrest in Lebanon remain unclear, and Israeli officials have stated that no prisoners were exchanged for his release. Security officials are currently reviewing the circumstances of the case.

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Source Id: 2025-08-811131951

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