Qatar Calls for Israeli Withdrawal and Lebanese Army Control During Beirut Visit

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani called Friday for Israeli forces to leave Lebanese territory and for the Lebanese army to take control. Speaking during a Beirut visit, he urged all parties to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and comply with existing understandings. He reaffirmed Qatar’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, state institutions and armed forces at a joint news conference with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. His visit also included talks with President Joseph Aoun and army commander Rodolphe Haykal on cooperation and future support.