In a post on his Truth Social platform, he added: “The naval blockade remains fully in effect,” noting that “the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating normally.”
Trump also confirmed that “all naval mines have been removed or detonated.”
The International Committee of the Red Cross, at the request of the relevant parties, facilitated the transfer to Lebanon of five individuals released from Israeli detention. One individual was transferred on Thursday, and four others on Friday, with full respect for the safety and dignity of the individuals involved.The ICRC’s role in this operation was purely humanitarian, acting as a neutral intermediary between Israel and Lebanon.
Israel has released five Lebanese citizens detained in areas under the control of the Israeli army in southern Lebanon, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, linking the move to negotiations with Lebanon and efforts to locate the remains of leaders of Lebanon’s Jewish community.
Israel is expected to release five Lebanese detainees today as part of ongoing negotiations with Lebanon, according to Israel’s Channel 12.