LBCI

Case of Aazaz hostages sees progress

11-10-2013 | 09:48

Share

Share

Case of Aazaz hostages sees progress

The Director General of General Security Abbas Ibrahim returned Friday to Lebanon following a visit to an Arab State, within the framework of the efforts he is exerting to resolve the issue of the Lebanese hostages held in Syria’s Aazaz.

In this context, sources told LBCI that the case of the Aazaz hostages is nearing closure, adding that the abducted Syrian bishops may be included in the deal, which is expected to come to final terms on Tuesday, i.e the first day of the Eid al-Adha holiday.

Eleven Lebanese pilgrims were kidnapped on their way back from Iran by insurgents hoping to use them for a prisoner swap on the 22nd of May. Only two have so far been released.

Similarly,two Syrian bishops, identified as Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Aleppo and Alexandria Boulos Yaziji, and Syriac Orthodox Metropolitan of Aleppo Yuhanna Ibrahim, were kidnapped by gunmen on Monday April 22nd.

Lebanon News

Aazaz

hostages

progress

Next

Lebanon’s State Security hails troops’ efforts in new year security plan

Recommended For You

Deadly dawn in south Lebanon: 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Ansar and Deir el-Zahrani

News Bulletin Reports

13:15

Deadly dawn in south Lebanon: 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Ansar and Deir el-Zahrani

Israel wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon: AFP

Middle East News

11:48

Israel wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon: AFP

Israel says Lebanon strike targeted Hezbollah commander

11:39

Israel says Lebanon strike targeted Hezbollah commander

Netanyahu’s office says Hezbollah attack wounded three Israeli soldiers

10:55

Netanyahu’s office says Hezbollah attack wounded three Israeli soldiers

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Beijing urges Australia to handle Chinese arrests 'prudently'

2026-02-11

Beijing urges Australia to handle Chinese arrests 'prudently'

LBCI sources: Fate of June 22 direct talks with Israel still undecided, proposal for military-political round in Washington

2026-06-10

LBCI sources: Fate of June 22 direct talks with Israel still undecided, proposal for military-political round in Washington

Israel's conduct in Lebanon 'completely unacceptable': Belgian Foreign Minister

2026-04-21

Israel's conduct in Lebanon 'completely unacceptable': Belgian Foreign Minister

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff

Middle East News

2026-02-22

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff

Videos

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Deadly dawn in south Lebanon: 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Ansar and Deir el-Zahrani

1

Deadly dawn in south Lebanon: 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Ansar and Deir el-Zahrani

Israel wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon: AFP

2

Israel wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon: AFP

Hezbollah blames Netanyahu for escalation after strikes kill 11 in south Lebanon

3

Hezbollah blames Netanyahu for escalation after strikes kill 11 in south Lebanon

Health Ministry: Seven killed, including three children and two women, in Israeli strike on Ansar

4

Health Ministry: Seven killed, including three children and two women, in Israeli strike on Ansar

Israel says Lebanon strikes a response to Hezbollah ceasefire violation

5

Israel says Lebanon strikes a response to Hezbollah ceasefire violation

Health Ministry: 11 killed, 19 wounded in Israeli strikes on Deir el-Zahrani and Ansar

6

Health Ministry: 11 killed, 19 wounded in Israeli strikes on Deir el-Zahrani and Ansar

Six killed, two injured in airstrike in southern Lebanon as displacement reported in Nabatieh

7

Six killed, two injured in airstrike in southern Lebanon as displacement reported in Nabatieh

Israel says Lebanon strike targeted Hezbollah commander

8

Israel says Lebanon strike targeted Hezbollah commander

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More