Israel begins handing over 5 Lebanese after Beirut helped find slain Jews’ remains

According to a report by the Times of Israel, the process of transferring five Lebanese citizens has commenced. This development follows assistance provided by the Lebanese government in locating the remains of deceased Jews. Sources indicate that one of the individuals, who was captured in October 2025, has already been transferred to the Lebanese military via the Red Cross. The United States has welcomed the move, with officials hailing both Israel and Lebanon for demonstrating good faith amid ongoing peace negotiations.