RIYADH: The Saudi foreign minister and his Egyptian counterpart held a phone conversation on Friday to discuss the deteriorating situation in Lebanon and the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the call, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Badr Abdelatty expressed deep concern over the Israeli escalation in Lebanon, emphasizing their countries' solidarity with the Lebanese people amidst the ongoing crisis, SPA added.
They stressed the need for the Lebanese state to fully exercise its authority and sovereignty over all its territories, with international support enabling it to manage the crisis effectively.
The ministers called upon the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to take urgent action to facilitate an immediate and permanent ceasefire in both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
Highlighting the importance of regional stability, they reaffirmed the Kingdom and Egypt's commitment to continue coordinating efforts to address the challenges posed by the escalating violence in the Arab region.
The joint appeal for international intervention comes as tensions in Lebanon and Gaza reach new heights, with concerns growing over the humanitarian and security repercussions for the broader Middle East.
