Saudi Crown Prince, Greek PM Discuss Gaza Escalation
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman received a phone call from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday. The call focused on the military escalation in Gaza.
Crown Prince Emphasises on Regional Stability and Peace
The Crown Prince emphasized the necessity to exert all possible efforts to reduce tensions. He stressed preventing the expansion of violence to avoid serious implications on regional and global peace and security.
Crown Prince Talks Push for De-escalation & Peace Process
Additionally, he highlighted the importance of creating conditions for restoring stability. This aims at resuming the peace process to ensure the Palestinian people attain their legitimate rights.
The dialogue reflects the international concern and diplomatic engagements aimed at addressing the crisis in Gaza.
The Saudi Embassy in Lebanon has issued a statement urging Saudi citizens in the country to abide by the travel advisory and leave immediately. The embassy is closely monitoring the situation, particularly in south Lebanon, and is advising all citizens to adhere to the travel ban and evacuate Lebanese territory as soon as possible.
Escalation of Tensions
The call for immediate departure comes in the wake of recent events in the region. Following the Hamas attacks on Israel, there have been cross-border exchanges between Palestinian factions inside Lebanon and Israeli forces. These exchanges have resulted in Israeli retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah targets, leading to further escalation of tensions.
Hezbollah, a Lebanese political and military organization, has retaliated against the Israeli strikes, resulting in the reported deaths of at least ten Hezbollah militants. The situation remains unpredictable and volatile, prompting several countries, including the United States, to issue travel advisories and warnings to their citizens.
International Travel Advisories
The United States, on Tuesday, warned American citizens against traveling to Lebanon due to the unpredictable security situation in the country. The State Department has also authorized the departure of non-emergency government personnel. The travel advisories issued by various countries highlight the seriousness of the situation and the potential risks associated with staying in Lebanon at this time.
Saudi Arabia’s Concern for its Citizens
The Saudi Embassy in Lebanon is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of its citizens in the country. The embassy’s statement emphasizes the importance of adhering to the travel ban and leaving Lebanese territory immediately. This advisory is in line with the Saudi government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its citizens both domestically and abroad.
