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A few hours after the explosion in Beir el-Abed, in Beirut's southern suburbs, a number of international actors issued statements condemning it. Israel announced that it was not involved and set the explosion within the context of the sectarian conflict between Sunni and Shiite Muslims in the region. Paris condemned the bombing and confirmed its commitment to the security and stability of Lebanon.
In a statement by US Ambassador to Lebanon Maura Connelly, Washington condemned the bombing and all forms of violence in Lebanon and called on the government to conduct a thorough investigation. Connelly confirmed her country's commitment to a stable Lebanon.
