Bahrain Expresses Concern over Escalating Tensions on Lebanon-Israel Border, Calls for Ceasefire

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Following the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and in line with the Kingdom's presidency of the 33rd Arab Summit, Bahrain has expressed deep concern over the escalating military tensions on the Lebanon-Israel border.

In coordination with the Lebanese Republic, Bahrain emphasised the need to avoid further escalation and prevent the conflict from widening in the region, safeguarding the security of Lebanon. Moreover, the Kingdom stressed its commitment to achieving security, peace, and stability in the region.

Furthermore, Bahrain called for an immediate ceasefire between the two sides and for the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, urging both countries to pursue peaceful solutions through dialogue to protect civilian lives and ensure the security and stability of the region.

Additionally, Bahrain expressed its support for the efforts of the US Special Envoy to Lebanon and the French Special Envoy to Lebanon in de-escalating tensions and achieving security and stability on the Lebanon-Israel border.

The Kingdom also called on the United Nations Security Council to urgently intervene and address the military clashes on the Lebanon-Israel border with due attention. Finally, the Kingdom urged the Council to issue an immediate ceasefire resolution to prevent the conflict from escalating, recognising the grave implications for regional and international security and stability.

It's worth noting that the situation between Lebanon and Israel is nearing the brink of a full-scale war as Hezbollah and the Israeli army are escalating their attacks against each other. This escalation has been fuelled by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The situation has prompted several countries, including Kuwait, to begin evacuating their citizens from Lebanon due to fears of a full-blown war.