Doha, June 4 (QNA) – The State of Qatar has condemned the attack that targeted a post belonging to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, and resulted in the death of a Serbian soldier and injuries to two others from El Salvador and Spain. Qatar considered the attack a serious violation of international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
In a statement issued Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s complete rejection of any attack targeting UNIFIL, which plays a vital role in maintaining security and stability in the sisterly Republic of Lebanon. The Ministry stressed the need for an immediate investigation into the attack and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
The ministry expressed Qatar’s condolences to the family of the soldier and to the government and people of the Republic of Serbia, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.