Saudi Arabia has expressed its deep concern over the ongoing security developments in Lebanon, warning of the risks of violence escalation.
In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Saudi Arabia is “following with great concern the developments of security events in the Lebanese territories.”
It added that the Kingdom reiterates its warning of “the danger of expanding violence in the region and the severe repercussions of escalation on the region’s security and stability.”
Furthermore, the Kingdom urged all parties to “exercise maximum restraint and distance the region and its people from the dangers of war.”
#Statement | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with great concern the developments of security events taking place in Lebanese territories. pic.twitter.com/6QesYE3S0t
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) September 23, 2024
The Kingdom also called on the international community and influential parties to fulfill their roles and responsibilities to end the conflicts in the region.
Moreover, Saudi Arabia stressed the importance of preserving the stability of Lebanon and respecting its sovereignty in accordance with international law.
Over the past week, the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah has seen the deadliest cross-border escalation since the outbreak of Gaza war on October 7, 2023.
Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel, in support of Hamas in Gaza, while Israel has responded with airstrikes targeting the Lebanese group’s senior commanders.
On Monday, Israeli strikes killed at least 490 people, including over 90 women and children, and wounded 1,645 people, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes also forced tens of thousands of people to flee southern Lebanon, reported Reuters.
The Israeli military announced it hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon’s south, east and north, including “launchers, command posts and infrastructure.” Moreover, the Israeli Air Force said it struck 1,600 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley.
