Pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter released from French prison after 40 years
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Georges Ibrahim Abdallah has been released from prison in France after serving nearly 40 years for his role in the murders of a U.S. military attache and an Israeli diplomat. The Paris Court of Appeal granted his release, citing he posed no serious risk of recidivism. Despite previous rejections due to U.S. pressure, Abdallah expressed happiness during his final visit with his lawyer. He has maintained that he is a fighter for Palestinian rights and remains committed to his cause.
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter, was released from French incarceration after nearly 40 years and flown to Beirut, Lebanon.
Abdallah, convicted for the killings of a U.S. military attache and an Israeli diplomat, had his prison release delayed by pressure from the U.S.
The Paris Court of Appeal ruled for his release, stating he posed no serious risk of committing new terrorism acts.
During his final visit with his lawyer, Abdallah expressed happiness about his release despite the tough situation in the Middle East.
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