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Aoun thanks US for helping secure release of four people from Israel

From Naharnet · () English

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  • Lebanese President Joseph Aoun thanked the United States, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international bodies after four people detained by Israel returned to Lebanon.
  • The transfer came a day after another person was released, as Lebanon and Israel pursue direct talks that began in April.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun thanked the United States after the Red Cross transferred four more people detained by Israel to Lebanon, one day after the release of a first person.

In a statement on Friday, Aoun expressed gratitude for "all the efforts exerted, particularly by the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump, and by international bodies, especially the International Committee of the Red Cross".

all the efforts exerted, particularly by the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump, and by international bodies, especially the International Committee of the Red Cross

· Joseph AounThe Lebanese president thanked the United States and international organizations for helping secure the transfers.

Aoun said the release marked a first step that reaffirmed "the strength of the firm Lebanese position". Lebanon began direct talks with Israel in April.

the strength of the firm Lebanese position

· Joseph AounAoun described the release as a first step in the context of Lebanon’s position and direct talks with Israel.
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