Egypt on Saturday expressed apprehension and astonishment over an Israeli attack against Lebanese positions in Al-Beqaa valley at dawn on Saturday.

A statement issued by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry indicated that such an operation would fling the region into the pre-UNSCR 1701 stage. Such an attack would give the other party a reason to respond and by turn a renewal of armed clashes would ensue.

The statement underlined the importance that the UN Security Council should undertake its responsibilities to prevent any escalation of the situation.

The statement also underscored the importance of respecting UNSC resolution 1701, which ended 34 days of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit has contacted the foreign ministers of some UNSC members urging them to intervene to stop such deterioration of the situation, added the statement.