"Saudi Arabia is following with concern and strong condemnation the Israeli brutal aggressions against Lebanon and Palestine, which are aimed at destroying their infrastructure and violating human rights by assassinating, arresting and torturing the innocent civilians with complete disregard to international conventions and human considerations, " Dr Madani said in his address. He added that this blunt aggression is part of a series of Israeli acts of hegemony and occupation as well as obnoxious practices in the region; and that Saudi Arabia has been warning about the consequences of these things. "Saudi Arabia is warning the international community against the dangerous situation in the Middle East and against sliding into an atmosphere of war and violencewhose consequences cannot be anticipated especially under the international indifference in dealing with the Israeli aggressive policies. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia supports the Lebanese government and its efforts to protect Lebanese interests and extend its sovereignty and independence to all its territories. Moreover, the Kingdom supports the Palestinian National Authority and its efforts to control the difficult situation in the Israeli-occupied territories due to Israeli practices and to unite the Palestinian national decision. The Saudi stance emanates from its firm and constant support to the national authorities in Lebanon and Palestine and its keenness to exert joint Arab efforts." Dr. Madani also said that Israeli policies have led to extremism, instability and the collapse of social security. "The Kingdom affirms that influential countries are legally and morally responsible of protecting the Lebanese people and are required to move immediately to put an end to the destructive Israeli war against Lebanon and the siege imposed on the Palestinian people and their institutions."--More www.spa.gov.sa/380566