Tyre: The President of the Lebanese Red Cross Center in Tyre, Mrs. Mouzayan Siklawi Ajami, welcomed a delegation from the Italian Contingente of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), based in Al-Mansouri. The delegation was led by Lt. Col. Antonio Ferraro, representing ITALBATT Commander Colonel Davide Marini, and accompanied by Major Dario Fioravanti, Head of the Civil-Military Cooperation Office (CIMIC) in UNP 1-26.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, during the visit, the Italian contingent handed over five containers of clothing intended for the center, as part of its ongoing humanitarian and social initiatives supporting local communities in South Lebanon.
Mrs. Siklawi expressed her sincere appreciation to the Italian contingent for its continuous commitment and constructive contribution to assisting the residents of the region. She underscored the strong cooperation between the Lebanese Red Cross and ITALBATT, which has repeatedly helped address urgent community needs during times of crisis.
For their part, members of the Italian contingent praised the vital work of the Lebanese Red Cross, particularly in Tyre, in responding to medical and social needs. They reaffirmed UNIFIL's dedication to supporting local communities within available resources, noting that this donation reflects a meaningful gesture of solidarity toward the people of South Lebanon.