Saudi Arabia voiced strong concern  over the conflict in Lebanon, urging that the country’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity” be respected.

The country is closely watching the situation in Lebanon with serious concern, said the Saudi Arabian foreign ministry.

While the health ministry said that more than a hundred people were killed in Israel’s strikes across the country on Sunday, Riyadh maintained that the sovereignty of Lebanon should be respected.

Saudi Arabia Calls On International Community To Ensure Regional Peace And Security

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia urged the international community to take responsibility for ensuring regional peace and security, thereby saving the region and its people from the evils and tragedies of war.

Israel’s Strikes In Lebanon Result In Death Of Hassan Nasrallah

Israel has launched several days of deadly strikes at targets in Lebanon, killing Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, along with other top officials of the movement on Friday.

International warnings are growing to exercise restraint as Israel prepares for a possible ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Full-scale war is looming large over the Middle East.