16:52โขBorder Lines Redrawn as Prisoners Return
โจThe newspapers report on a significant development in Israel-Lebanon relations, with Israel confirming the beginning of border negotiations mediated by the US and France (13tv, Davar, Haaretz, i24NEWS, Kipa, Mako, n12, now14, times, walla). Three joint working groups will be established to address disputed border points, including five areas in southern Lebanon still under IDF control and the Blue Line demarcation (13tv, Davar, Kipa). As a goodwill gesture to Lebanon's new president, Israel has agreed to release five Lebanese detainees, including a Hezbollah operative (Davar, Kan, Maariv, now14, walla). Separately, Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced he will sue former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon over allegations that Netanyahu received money from Qatar, which he denies (INN, Ynet).