Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz phone called former President Michel Suleiman to extend his condolences over the Lebanese Army soldiers who had fallen during Arsal's latest clashes.

According to al-Yawm Saudi daily, the king stressed that these militants are "out of Islam and humanity".

And when Suleiman tackled the Lebanese events, the king replied that he will accelerate the implementation of previous Saudi grant of $3 billion as he will grant Lebanon an additional aid which former PM Saad Hariri will be tasked to announce it.