RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of the Israeli “aggression” against Lebanon and its categorical rejection of the Israeli incursion into Lebanese land and violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty.
Saudi Arabia called on the international community to uphold its responsibility in halting this aggression and putting an end to Israeli military movements aimed at expanding into Lebanese territory, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Kingdom stressed the importance of safeguarding Lebanon’s sovereignty and the security of the Lebanese people in accordance with relevant international agreements.
#Statement | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns the Israeli aggression against the territories of the brotherly Lebanese Republic and reiterates its categorical rejection of Israel’s incursion into Lebanese land and its violation against Lebanon’s sovereignty. pic.twitter.com/w9o3GGLab7
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) June 1, 2026
In this regard, the Kingdom reaffirmed the importance of adhering to the Taif Agreement in a manner that ensures the extension of Lebanese state sovereignty across all its territories, as well as compliance with Lebanese government decisions to restrict arms exclusively to the state and its legitimate institutions, thereby ensuring the restoration of security and stability for Lebanon and its brotherly people.
Meanwhile, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit strongly condemned the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, including the targeting of civilians and the destruction of villages and archaeological sites in southern Lebanon, in violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and international law.
In a statement, the Arab League Secretary-General stressed the need for an immediate cessation of the aggression and warned of its repercussions for regional security and stability.
He also affirmed the importance of the Security Council assuming its responsibilities and compelling Israel to implement Resolution 1701.
Aboul Gheit reaffirmed the Arab League’s solidarity with Lebanon and its people and support for measures taken by the Lebanese state to restore security and stability and extend its sovereignty over all its territory.
He also reiterated support for calls for a ceasefire, a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and the return of displaced persons to their areas.
