Israel releases Malek Ghazi, first of five Lebanese
By The BriefBrief
Israel released Malek Ghazi, the first of five Lebanese civilians detained in southern Lebanon, after interrogation found they were not members of any terrorist organization. The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed his handover to the Lebanese army in Tyre, with four remaining prisoners expected to be released on Friday.
WHO:Israel; International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); Lebanese army
WHAT:Israel handsover the first of five Lebanese civilian prisoners to Lebanon, with four more expected to follow.
WHEN:Sep 3, 2026
WHERE:Tyre, Lebanon
WHY:After interrogation, Israeli officials said the detainees were civilians with no reason to continue holding them in Israel.
