Return of Israeli Citizen: A Diplomacy Triumph

Israeli citizen Saleh Abu-Hussein has been released from detention in Lebanon after nearly a year, following successful negotiations facilitated by the Red Cross. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Abu-Hussein's return, describing it as a positive development. The details surrounding Abu-Hussein's detention remain undisclosed.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-08-2025 17:18 IST | Created: 21-08-2025 17:18 IST
Return of Israeli Citizen: A Diplomacy Triumph

An Israeli citizen, Saleh Abu-Hussein, who had been detained in Lebanon for about a year, has returned to Israel, the Israeli prime minister's office announced on Thursday. This release came after negotiations were conducted with the assistance of the Red Cross.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed satisfaction over Abu-Hussein's return, sharing his thoughts on social media platform X by stating, "This is a positive step and a sign of things to come."

However, the prime minister's office did not provide any details regarding the circumstances surrounding Abu-Hussein's detention, leaving the situation shrouded in mystery.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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