U.S. Urges 'Restraint, Thorough Investigation' after Hermel Blast
The U.S. embassy in Lebanon on Thursday condemned the “terrorist bombing” that rocked the Bekaa town of Hermel, urging all parties to exercise restraint and calling for “a thorough investigation.”
“The United States condemns today’s terrorist bombing in Hermel. We extend our condolences to the victims and their families,” the embassy said in a statement.
“We urge all parties to exercise calm and restraint and refrain from retaliatory acts. We support the Government of Lebanon's efforts to conduct a thorough investigation,” it added.
The embassy underlined that Washington “continues to support the institutions of the Lebanese state to ensure a stable and sovereign Lebanon,” commending the Lebanese army and the Internal Security Forces for “their role in maintaining Lebanon’s security.”
It called for bringing to justice “any parties involved in this attack.”
On Thursday morning, a likely suicide bombing rocked the town of Hermel in the Bekaa, a Hizbullah stronghold, leaving at least three people dead and dozens others injured.
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