ISRAEL SEEKS RETURN OF JEWISH REMAINS BURIED IN LEBANON AS PART OF PRISONER TALKS - REPORT
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| JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - | ISRAEL SEEKS RETURN OF JEWISH REMAINS BURIED IN LEBANON AS PART OF PRISONER TALKS - REPORT | 27 mins ago |
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Israel announced that it was negotiating with Lebanon for the return of Jewish remains buried in Lebanese cemeteries, a move that would be part of broader prisoner‑exchange talks. The discussions, reported early this year, involve remains from cemeteries in Beirut and Sidon and the status of Lebanese detainees held by Israel.
According to JPost.com – The Jerusalem Post, the talks cover both the exhumation of Jewish graves and the release of Lebanese prisoners. The Times of Israel added that the request to relocate the graves to Israel is a key element of the negotiations. Meanwhile, a Haaretz source reported that the two sides are unlikely to resume talks in the coming month, suggesting a pause in the process.
The issue stems from unresolved matters following the Lebanese civil war and earlier conflicts, where Jewish burial sites were left in Lebanon and many Lebanese detainees remain in Israeli custody.
- Israel seeks the return of Jewish remains from Beirut and Sidon cemeteries.
- Negotiations include the status of Lebanese detainees held by Israel.
- The Times of Israel confirms the grave relocation request; Haaretz notes talks may not resume soon.
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