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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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