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LBCI
11-05-2025
- LBCI
Hostage Aid Worldwide urges caution amid speculation on Austin Tice case
Hostage Aid Worldwide issued a statement addressing recent reports concerning American journalist Austin Tice, emphasizing that only verified information will be shared by the Tice family or the organization itself. In the statement, Hostage Aid clarified that it is the only body authorized by the Tice family to assist in the ongoing search for Austin, who disappeared in Syria in 2012. The organization stressed that any official comments would be made solely by the family or through Hostage Aid, and only after facts had been confirmed. The group called on media outlets and the public to refrain from speculation, especially during the Mother's Day weekend, and to respect the Tice family's privacy. Hostage Aid reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Tice family and other families of hostages seeking truth and justice. The organization also firmly denied claims circulating online that it receives funding from a Gulf government, labeling such allegations as entirely false and part of a misinformation campaign. It stated that its work is funded solely through public donations. Statement Regarding Recent Reports on Austin Tice Hostage Aid Worldwide is aware of the recent news and circulating reports concerning Austin Tice over the past 48 hours. As the organization entrusted by the Tice family to assist in the search for Austin, we would like to… — Hostage Aid Worldwide (@HostageAid) May 11, 2025
LBCI
11-03-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Nizar Zakka to LBCI: Israel to release five Lebanese prisoners as part of border talks agreement
The head of Hostage Aid Worldwide organization Nizar Zakka told LBCI that Israel is set to release five Lebanese prisoners in its custody, including four civilians and one Hezbollah member. In return, Lebanon has agreed to begin negotiations with Israel over the 13 disputed land border points.
Nahar Net
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Netanyahu says Israel and Lebanon to form working groups to resolve border disputes
by Naharnet Newsdesk 11 March 2025, 17:30 Israel said on Tuesday that it had agreed to release five captive Lebanese citizens as a goodwill gesture to Lebanon's 'new president' Joseph Aoun. "In coordination with the United States and as a gesture to Lebanon's new president, Israel has agreed to release five Lebanese detainees," a statement from the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The office added that 'a quadrilateral meeting was held in Naqoura, Lebanon,' on Tuesday with the participation of representatives from the Israeli army, the U.S., France, and Lebanon. 'During the meeting, it was agreed to establish three joint working groups aimed at stabilizing the region,' the office said. The head of the U.S.-based Hostage Aid Worldwide organization Nizar Zakka meanwhile told LBCI television that 'Israel will release 5 Lebanese captives, including 4 civilians and a Hezbollah member, and in return Lebanon has agreed to begin land border demarcation negotiations over the pending 13 points.'
Nahar Net
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Ortagus says US to mediate Lebanon-Israel talks on outstanding issues
by Naharnet Newsdesk 11 March 2025, 17:41 The United States announced Tuesday that it will be 'bringing together Lebanon and Israel for talks aimed at diplomatically resolving several outstanding issues between the two countries.' A statement issued by Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Morgan Ortagus said the issues that will be discussed are 'the release of Lebanese prisoners, the remaining disputed points along the Blue Line, and the remaining 5 points where Israeli forces are still deployed.' 'Military to military talks concluded in Naqoura, Lebanon today, and subsequently 5 Lebanese prisoners have been released back to Lebanon from Israel,' Ortagus added. 'Everyone involved remains committed to maintaining the ceasefire agreement and to fully implement all its terms. We look forward to quickly convening these diplomat-led working groups to resolve outstanding issues, along with our international partners,' she said. The head of the U.S.-based Hostage Aid Worldwide organization Nizar Zakka meanwhile told LBCI television that 'Israel will release 5 Lebanese captives, including 4 civilians and a Hezbollah member, and in return Lebanon has agreed to begin land border demarcation negotiations over the pending 13 points.'
