Netanyahu Reveals Joint Israel-Lebanon Search for Jewish Remains
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel and Lebanon cooperated in a search for the remains of Lebanese Jewish community leaders. The operation, details of which were not fully disclosed, led to a reciprocal gesture from Israel.
Following the joint search, Netanyahu ordered the release of five Lebanese detainees who were found not to be involved in terrorism. The prime minister presented this release as a gesture of goodwill in light of the cooperation.
The specific nature of the search and the identities of the Jewish leaders whose remains were sought were not detailed in the announcement. The move signifies a rare instance of cooperation between the two nations, which are officially in a state of conflict.
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