Lebanon PM cancels trip to UN General Assembly after Israeli attacks
Lebanese PM Najib Mikati cancels UN trip, condemns 'horrific massacres' after Israel's deadly attacks in Lebanon. Mikati said in a statement that he cancelled his trip in light of the developments linked to the Israeli aggression on Lebanon.
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 05:41 | 21 September 2024
- Modified Date: 05:41 | 21 September 2024
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Saturday he had cancelled a trip to the United Nations General Assembly and decried "horrific massacres" after deadly attacks carried out by Israel in Lebanon.
Mikati said in a statement that he cancelled his trip "in light of the developments linked to the Israeli aggression on Lebanon", after this week saw an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs and attacks on the pager explosions carried out by Israel.
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