Israel Releases First of 5 Lebanese Prisoners Amid Ongoing Conflict The release of Lebanese prisoner Malek Ghazi marks a dubious milestone in Israeli Lebanese relations.
While it may seem like a step towards peace, this prisoner swap is a thinly veiled attempt by Israel to extricate itself from its obligations without making concessions.
The deal that facilitated Ghazi's release was touted as a breakthrough in US led mediation efforts between the two countries.