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Israel Holds Remains of About 1,700 Palestinians for Potential Future Exchanges: Report
The proposal would swap remains from Jewish cemeteries in Beirut and Sidon for the release of some Lebanese detainees, according to reports.
- On Monday, Israel proposed transferring remains of Jews buried in Lebanon to Israel as part of a possible civilian exchange agreement, according to Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar.
- Lebanon once hosted a thriving Jewish community reaching 12,000 to 20,000 people at its peak, centered in Beirut's Wadi Abu Jamil quarter before dispersing after the civil war.
- Israel referred to remains in cemeteries in Beirut and Sidon as part of the discussions, while The Magen Abraham Synagogue remains a prominent landmark despite no prayers being held there.
- Separately, Israel is holding around 1,700 Palestinian bodies for potential future exchanges, with Shin Bet chief David Zini supporting retention of remains as bargaining chips for hostage scenarios.
- Diplomatic sources report no plans for another round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel next month, with potential discussions likely occurring after the summer.
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Israel Security Establishment Admits Holding 1,700 Palestinian Bodies as Future Bargaining Chips
Israel is reportedly holding around 1,700 Palestinian bodies for possible use as leverage in future negotiations, despite there currently being no living or deceased Israeli captives held in Gaza, according to a report by Haaretz.
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Total News Sources26
Leaning Left7Leaning Right6Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources lean Left
47% Left
L 47%
13%
R 40%
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