NNA - Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamieh indicated that the kidnapped Imad Amhaz is a civilian naval officer.

He said: "The kidnapping of Amhaz took place 100 meters from his place of residence. If it is proven that the kidnapping took place via a naval landing, where is the implementation of Resolution 1701?"

Hamieh stressed that communication is underway with UNIFIL, as "the Lebanese coast is monitored by the peace-keeping forces periodically from Naqoura to Arida."

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