Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Terrorist Suicide Bombings

Terrorist Suicide Bombings
Press Statement
Mark C. Toner
Deputy Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
June 28, 2016

The United States condemns in the strongest terms the two sets of terrorist suicide bombings against the people of the eastern border village of Qaa, Lebanon, on Monday, June 27. We offer our deepest condolences to the families of those killed and wish a speedy recovery to those injured in the attacks.
We support the ongoing efforts of the Lebanese Armed Forces to defend all of Lebanon's territory against terrorism and to protect the Lebanese people. We reiterate our strong commitment and continued support for Lebanon's security, stability, and sovereignty.