Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel’s aggression against Lebanon and branded its incursion into Lebanese territory a violation of sovereignty.

“The kingdom calls on the international community to assume its responsibility in putting an end to this aggression and halting Israeli military movements that aim to expand incursion into Lebanese territory,” the Saudi foreign ministry says in a statement.

Riyadh also stresses the importance of safeguarding Lebanese sovereignty and the safety of the public in accordance with the relevant international agreements.

“In this regard, the Kingdom reaffirms the importance of adhering to the Taif Agreement in a manner that ensures extending the Lebanese state’s authority over all its territory, and compliance with the decisions of the Lebanese government to restrict arms exclusively to the state and its legitimate institutions, thereby guaranteeing the restoration of security and stability for Lebanon and its brotherly people,” the statement adds.