The families of the kidnapped troops reported that the deputy mayor of the town of Arsal, Ahmad Fliti has joined the negotiations as a mediator between the two parties, adding that his name was proposed by Health Minister Wael Abou Faour.
In this context, Hassan Youssef, the father of hostage Mohammad Youssef, told LBCI that the abductors contacted a member of the families to inform them that they agree on Ahmad Fliti's appointment as a mediator in the case.
For his part, Minister Abou Faour has neither confirmed, nor denied the report.