The nine Lebanese, captured after the ceasefire, imprisoned in Israel. Photos provided by relatives/Montage Céline Bejjani/L’Orient-Le Jour
The cease-fire that took effect on Nov. 27, 2024, did not mark the end of the war for many families in Lebanon. Some remain displaced, while others continue to endure repeated Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. Among those still affected are the families of nine people abducted by Israeli forces on Lebanese territory after the truce.
More than a year later, the men — youth, fathers, a shepherd and two fishermen — are still languishing in Israeli prisons. L’Orient Today tells the story of these lives torn apart.
'I just want to know if he’s still alive': Hussein Karaki, 36, abducted in Markaba, Jan. 26, 2025
'How do you explain imprisonment to a child?': Hassan Hammoud, 40, abducted in Taybeh on Jan. 27, 2025
'He wanted to become a physical therapist, now he needs one': Ali Tarhini, 19, abducted in Taybeh on Jan. 28, 2025
'If only I hadn't woken him up': Mohammad Jouhair, 34, abducted off the coast of Naqoura, Feb. 2, 2025
‘Every time I eat, I worry he is being starved’: Mortada Mhanna, 42, abducted in Bint Jbeil on Feb. 16, 2025
'Dad promised me we'd go out for lunch': Ali Fneich, 36, abducted at sea off Naqoura, June 4, 2025
‘Tell my family that I'm okay’: Maher Hamdan, 31, abducted on Mount Hermon on June 7, 2025
'Everyone just gave us empty words, not even promises': Fouad Qattaya, 43, and Ali Younes, 33, abducted by Israel on Dec. 19, 2024
The cease-fire that took effect on Nov. 27, 2024, did not mark the end of the war for many families in Lebanon. Some remain displaced, while others continue to endure repeated Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. Among those still affected are the families of nine people abducted by Israeli forces on Lebanese territory after the truce.More than a year later, the men — youth, fathers, a shepherd and two fishermen — are still languishing in Israeli prisons. L’Orient Today tells the story of these lives torn apart. 'I just want to know if he’s still alive': Hussein Karaki, 36, abducted in Markaba, Jan. 26, 2025
(Credit: Photo provided by the family/Editing by Céline Bejjani/L’Orient Today)
'How do you explain imprisonment to a child?': Hassan Hammoud, 40, abducted in Taybeh on Jan. 27,...
(Credit: Photo provided by the family/Editing by Céline Bejjani/L’Orient Today)
'How do you explain imprisonment to a child?': Hassan Hammoud, 40, abducted in Taybeh on Jan. 27,...
- Lebanese detainees in Israel: Growing questions, families left without answers
- ‘He wanted to become a physical therapist, now he needs one': Ali Tarhini, 19, abducted in Taybeh on Jan. 28, 2025
- 'I just want to know if he’s still alive': Hussein Karaki, 36, abducted in Markaba, Jan. 26, 2025