Israel releases four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-brokered handover

Israel has released four more Lebanese prisoners, with the handover carried out through the mediation of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Such arrangements are the customary method for these kinds of humanitarian transfers, with the organization ensuring a safe and neutral process for moving individuals between the two sides.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun publicly welcomed the release, describing it as a positive development. He also expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his efforts in helping bring about the outcome, underlining Washington's role in advancing the process.

The report did not provide further details on the identities of the released men, the circumstances of their detention, or the exact time and location of the handover. It also remains unclear whether this release forms part of a broader, previously arranged process or represents an isolated case.

The development comes amid a wider context in which Israel and Lebanon have recently been addressing matters related to detained individuals on both sides of the border, with the international community — including the United States — showing interest in supporting the process. Lebanese leadership has generally treated such steps as humanitarian and diplomatic progress that could encourage further cooperation between the two sides.