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‘I wasn’t tortured in Israel, but the psychological press
Ynetnews • • world
Key Points:
- Hussein Ayash, a Lebanese man recently released by Israel, reported no physical torture during his three-month detention but described prolonged isolation and intense psychological pressure during interrogation about Hezbollah ties.
- Israel stated that none of the five Lebanese detainees released recently had links to terrorist organizations, while negotiations continue over approximately 100 Lebanese detainees still held in Israel amid ongoing regional tensions.
- Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon continued, resulting in civilian casualties, and interceptions were reported over Jordan, with Iranian media alleging missile attacks on a U.S. base, though these claims were unconfirmed by Jordanian or U.S. authorities.
- Iran issued strong warnings against U.S. military presence in the region, threatened Israel with preventive strikes, and claimed increased control over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional hostilities.
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) completed an operation on Hezbollah’s strategic underground complex on Ali Taher Ridge, killing or forcing the escape of militants, and regained operational control after intense fighting and surveillance efforts.
