In this regard, Sheikh Rafei stated that the Association of Muslim Scholars needs the official authorization of the Lebanese government to tackle the dossier of abducted soldier, adding that the cabinet should also agree on a swap deal.
Following a meeting with Grand Mufti Abdel Latif Deryan, Sheikh Rafei noted that there are no charges against women arrested by Lebanese authorities, reiterating his rejection to the arrest of these women on the backdrop of arrest warrants issued against their spouses.