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Conflict Incident Report
Abdel Karim Obeid, a Shi’a sheikh from Jibchit was taken prisoner in South Lebanon by an Israeli commando
Associated Timeline/Case:
The End of the War | January, 1989 to October, 1990
Date of incident:
July 28, 1989
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Hezbollah
Abdel Karim Obeid
July 28, 1989: Abdel Karim Obeid, a Shi’a sheikh from Jibchit, South Lebanon, who was close to Hezbollah, was taken prisoner in South Lebanon by an Israeli commando. He was detained in Israel for 12 years, without charge or trial.
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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