At Lebanon’s request, Algeria calls for urgent Security Council meeting
At Lebanon’s request, Algeria has convened an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to address the alarming situation in the country, particularly following extensive cyberattacks that led to bombings.
This initiative follows a series of cyber-induced explosions attributed to Zionist forces that occurred yesterday and today, resulting in civilian casualties. The Lebanese government has characterized these actions as a “serious violation of Lebanese sovereignty and a crime by all standards.”
Information Minister Ziad Al-Makari announced that the government has “immediately begun making all necessary communications with relevant countries and the United Nations to hold them accountable for this ongoing criminal act.” Meanwhile, the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants condemned the cyberattacks perpetrated by Zionist forces across various regions of Lebanon, stating that it is preparing a formal complaint to the Security Council regarding this issue.
On Wednesday, Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ahmed Attaf spoke with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, expressing Algeria’s condolences following the cyberattacks that resulted in numerous casualties.
During their conversation, Minister Attaf conveyed Algeria’s “full solidarity with brotherly Lebanon” and reaffirmed its support during these challenging times caused by persistent Israeli assaults on Lebanon’s security and stability.
Attaf assured his Lebanese counterpart that Algeria would “continue, in its capacity as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, its efforts and endeavors to defend Lebanon’s positions, sovereignty, and vital interests against Israel’s systematic escalation on multiple fronts in the region.”
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed yesterday that developments in Lebanon are extremely concerning given the volatile situation, expressing the organization’s regret over civilian casualties.
Earlier today, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that nine people were killed and more than 300 others injured in a series of recent explosions caused by wireless devices in several regions across the country.
