Lebanon, ICRC Discuss Fate Of Lebanese Prisoners In Israeli Occupation

2025-11-13 03:05:37

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BEIRUT, Nov 13 (KUNA) -- Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam on Thursday received Regional Director for the Near and Middle East at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Nicolas von Arx, discussing bilateral ties and the fate of Lebanese prisoners in the Israeli occupation.
According to the National News Agency (NNA), citing a government statement, the delegation briefed Salam on the findings of its visit to Lebanon, particularly to the south, including field assessments and ongoing ICRC projects, notably in water network rehabilitation and infrastructure support.
Salam expressed his appreciation for the committee's humanitarian efforts during this critical period.
Talks also addressed the issue of Lebanese detainees in Israeli prisons.
Salam underscored the "need for the ICRC to help verify the number of detainees, determine their fate, identify their places of detention, and ensure their humanitarian conditions and health status."
The PM stressed that Lebanon urges the international community and humanitarian organizations to pressure Israel for their release. (end)
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