French Court Approves Release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah After 40 Years

The decision to free the Lebanese activist, jailed for diplomat murders, faces an appeal from French prosecutors.

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a Lebanese activist, has been imprisoned in France since 1984 for his involvement in the assassination of American and Israeli diplomats.
The French court has granted him conditional release, effective December 6, on the condition that he leaves France permanently.
The decision marks Abdallah's eleventh attempt at parole, with previous requests blocked by political and legal challenges, including U.S. pressure.
French prosecutors have announced plans to appeal the court's decision, maintaining the legal battle over Abdallah's release.
Abdallah's case has garnered significant support from leftist groups and public figures, who view his detention as politically motivated.