SG Statement on Israel-Hezbollah

25 Sep 2008

SG Statement on Israel-Hezbollah

UNHQ, NY
Sunday, 01 June 2008
The Secretary-General welcomes the return by Israel today of a released prisoner to Lebanon and Hezbollah's release of remains of Israeli soldiers killed during the 2006 war.

He believes these developments are a positive step towards addressing the humanitarian issues that are an important component of Security Council Resolution 1701.