Qatar FM calls for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Lebanon

World / International

The headline says Qatar’s foreign minister is calling on Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanon. The appeal comes amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The provided text contains no further details about the minister’s remarks or the military operations.

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