Saudi Arabia launches air bridge to support Lebanon

RIYADH, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — Saudi Arabia launched an air bridge to support Lebanon on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The first plane of the air bridge departed on Sunday from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to Lebanon’s capital Beirut, carrying essential supplies such as food, medical aid, and shelter materials.
The air bridge was initiated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to provide critical assistance to the Lebanese people, with an aim of alleviating their suffering amid the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, according to the report. ■