Five Lebanese prisoners freed by Israel have flown into Beirut airport for an official welcome by the president and his government.
Lebanon's president, prime minister and members of major political factions including Hezbollah's rivals were on hand in a show of unity and opposition to Israel.
The five militants stood in battle fatigues on a stand as the president addressed them as "the freed heroes."
They were released in a swap earlier Wednesday for the bodies of two slain Israeli soldiers.
Among the prisoners released was Samir Kantar, who was convicted of one of the grisliest attacks in Israeli history.
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