Saudi Arabia Calls for Strict Action Following Attack on Peacekeeping Forces in Lebanon

Saudi Arabia Calls for Strict Action Following Attack on Peacekeeping Forces in Lebanon

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has expressed full support for the measures taken by the Lebanese government, stating its backing in confronting attempts to jeopardize the security of Lebanese citizens and in taking firm action against those who attacked the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

In a statement on Sunday, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "We have full support and confidence in the actions taken by President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, as well as the national tasks carried out by the Lebanese Army, which contribute to achieving security and stability in Lebanon."

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that he would ensure justice for those responsible for the attack on the UN peacekeeping force. On Friday, a group of protesters set fire to a UN vehicle, injuring a deputy commander of UNIFIL.

Salam instructed the Lebanese Interior Minister to take immediate action to identify the assailants, arrest them, and refer them to the judicial authorities.

Meanwhile, Hezbollah supporters, including members of Lebanon's Shiite Islamist movement, clashed with the Lebanese Army during a protest organized by Hezbollah aimed at blocking the road to Beirut International Airport. The protest was against the decision to bar two Iranian flights from landing at the airport.

Several videos shared online show a group of youths carrying yellow Hezbollah flags chasing and beating peacekeepers in a white UN vehicle as they attempted to flee.