Lebanon says fifth soldier returned by Israel

The Lebanese army says it has received a soldier who had been detained by Israel on Sunday.

It says the soldier, whom it does not name, was transferred to Lebanon by the Red Cross, and has been taken to a hospital.

The soldier is the last of five Lebanese troops Israel said it would release in a “gesture to the Lebanese president,” amid talks between the countries.

Lebanon received four of them on Tuesday.

Citing two US officials, Axios reported yesterday that one of the Lebanese nationals released by Israel is a member of Hezbollah.

According to reports in Lebanon, a total of 11 Lebanese nationals are currently being held by Israel.

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