Lebanese soldiers freed in prisoner exchange deal with Nusra

BEIRUT, LEBANON - DECEMBER 01: Abducted Lebanese soldiers, who were released after an exchange deal made between Lebanon and Al-Nusra Front, are welcomed at government palace in Beirut Lebanon on December 1, 2015. Al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front on Tuesday handed over 16 Lebanese soldiers via the Lebanese Red Cross as part of a Qatar-supervised prisoner exchange deal. The Lebanese government also pledged to release 13 prisoners who will have the discretion to stay in Lebanon or travel to another country. (Photo by Ratib Al Safadi/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)