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Coverage dated July 24, 2025

Lebanese militant released after 40 years in French jail

Headline from Digital Journal

One of France's longest-held inmates, the pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, was released from prison and is due to be deported

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter released from French prison after 40 years (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Georges Ibrahim Abdallah flown to Lebanon from France after incarceration ends.

  2. Digital Journal

    Lebanese militant released after 40 years in French jail (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    One of France's longest-held inmates, the pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, was released from prison and is due to be deported

  3. PBS NewsHour

    Militant Georges Abdallah arrives in Lebanon after more than 40 years in French detention (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    He became eligible for parole in 1999 but multiple requests he filed since then were denied.

  4. Al-Monitor

    Lebanese militant to be released after 40 years in French jail (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    One of France's longest-held inmates, the pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, will be released and deported on Friday, after more than 40 years behind bars for the killings of two diplomats.

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