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Arab League holds emergency meeting to address Israeli aggression in Lebanon

Agenda to focus on coordinating a unified response to escalating tensions and reaffirming support for Lebanon

Arab League holds emergency meeting to address Israeli aggression in Lebanon

Smoke billows over Beirut following an Israeli airstrike in the city's southern suburbs, Lebanon October 3, 2024.

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The League of Arab States (LAS) has announced an emergency meeting of its council at the level of permanent representatives, scheduled to take place on Thursday.

This urgent gathering aims to discuss the Arab world's response to the situation in Lebanon and to address the serious repercussions of recent Israeli aggression.

Ambassador Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League and head of the Secretary-General's office, confirmed that the meeting was convened at the request of Iraq, with support from several other Arab nations. The agenda will focus on coordinating a unified response to the escalating situation and reaffirming support for Lebanon in light of the ongoing conflict.

The meeting reflects growing concern among Arab states regarding the humanitarian and political impacts of the escalating aggression, as well as a commitment to solidarity in the region. Further details about the outcomes of the discussions are expected to be released following the meeting.

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