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Israeli Reservist Released After Eight Months Detention in Thailand Returns Home

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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

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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.

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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