Israeli citizen released from prison in Lebanon after nearly a year in captivity
Israeli citizen Saleh Abu Hussein, who was recently released from imprisonment in Lebanon, has returned to Israel. Lebanese authorities handed him over to Brig. Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch, the Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister’s Office, at the Rosh Hanikra/Ras Al Naqoura Crossing.
Upon his return, Abu Hussein underwent questioning and an initial medical examination by the IDF before being transferred to a hospital for a comprehensive medical evaluation. Following the examination, he was reunited with his family. Abu Hussein, a resident of Rumana near Nazareth in the Galilee, is reported to be mentally unstable according to Ynet.
The circumstances surrounding Abu Hussein’s imprisonment in Lebanon are currently under investigation by security forces. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude for the safe return of the Israeli citizen and referred to it as a positive step towards future developments.
