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Lebanon is set to unleash its biggest amnesty since the civil war, potentially freeing over 3,000 prisoners—but not everyone’s getting a pass. Death sentences may be swapped for time served, life terms shortened, and overcrowded jails eased, yet crimes like murder, rape, and corruption remain off-limits. Amid ongoing conflict with Israel, lawmakers push forward, sparking outrage from families of fallen soldiers who question why perpetrators might see loved ones while their own sons remain buried. Deep sectarian divides also surface: Sunnis want Islamists released, Shiites target drug lords, Christians seek amnesty for those who fled to Israel. All while peace talks with Israel begin anew—and new fighting erupts—this amnesty becomes a lightning rod for old wounds, political deals, and raw human emotion.
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