Israeli imprisoned in Iraq released after 11 years, to return to Israel

An Israeli citizen imprisoned in Iraq for 11 years has been released and will return to Israel, according to The Zioneer.

An Israeli citizen who was imprisoned in Iraq for 11 years has been released, according to The Zioneer. The individual is expected to return to Israel. No further details about the identity or circumstances of the release have been reported.

4 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 20:32 · 16 SeptLatest

   Binyamin Hassin is currently en route to Israel.

2. 18:07 · 16 Sept

   Release followed a November 2025 reconciliation with the victim's family.

3. 17:54 · 16 Sept

   Released citizen identified as Binyamin Hassin; death sentence commuted via sulha.

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