Israel releases Lebanese prisoner in US-brokered gesture

In a diplomatic move brokered by the United States, Israel released a Lebanese prisoner, Kamel Ghazi, who was handed over to Lebanon through the Naqoura crossing. This marks the first such prisoner handover since the current Israel-Hezbollah conflict intensified six months ago.

Date: September 3, 2026

Location: South Governorate, Lebanon

Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

Category: diplomacy

Severity: LOW

Source: Arutz Sheva

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