The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s deep concern about the ongoing security incidents in Lebanon reiterating its warning regarding the risks of escalating violence in the region and its potential repercussions on security and stability.
The Kingdom urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and safeguard the region and its peoples from the threats of war, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
It called upon the international community and influential stakeholders to fulfill their roles and responsibilities in resolving conflicts in the area.
Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of preserving Lebanon's stability and upholding its sovereignty in accordance with international law.
Conflict escalated between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon, resulting in Israeli strikes that killed over 490 people, including more than 90 women and children on Monday.
