Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH —Saudi Arabia expressed on Sunday its full support for the measures taken by the Lebanese government to safeguard the security of its citizens and respond decisively to the attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its confidence in the actions taken by President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, as well as in the efforts of the Lebanese Army to ensure security and stability.

The outgoing deputy force commander of the UNIFIL was injured on Friday after a convoy taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport was "violently attacked", UNIFIL said. It said in a statement that the convoy was taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport when it was targeted and one of its vehicles set on fire.

Protesters have been blocking the road to the airport following a decision by the Lebanese government to bar two Iranian planes from landing. The UNIFIL demanded a full and immediate investigation by Lebanese authorities and for all perpetrators to be brought to justice.

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack on Saturday, saying that security forces would not tolerate anyone who tries to destabilize the country. Lebanon's army condemned the attack on UNIFIL, and said they would work to arrest those involved.