Prince Faisal and Blinken Address Lebanon Crisis

Sun Oct 06 2024
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, had a phone discussion with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, addressing the escalating tensions in the Middle East. They focused on the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, following intensifying Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. The situation has led to increasing casualties, with the Higher Defense Council reporting 37 deaths and 151 injuries in the last 24 hours alone. The total number of victims in Lebanon has now surpassed 2,000 deaths and over 9,500 wounded since the violence began. Both sides emphasized efforts to de-escalate the crisis and restore stability.

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