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Israeli Reservist Released After Eight Months Detention in Thailand Returns Home
An Israeli reservist detained in Thailand for eight months after a loaded magazine was found in his luggage has been released and returned home following extensive Israeli diplomatic efforts led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials.
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What happened
- 01Israeli reservist A was detained in Thailand for eight months after a loaded magazine was found in his luggage.
- 02He was arrested during his honeymoon trip and initially sentenced to 18 months in prison.
- 03Israeli officials, including PM Netanyahu and Coordinator Gal Hirsch, intervened diplomatically.
- 04The sentence was reduced to a suspended term and A was placed under house arrest with electronic monitoring.
- 05A returned to Israel and spoke with Netanyahu, who thanked him for his military service.
- 06The family expressed gratitude for the government's efforts to secure his release.
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