The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the attack on Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper office in Beirut describing it as a cowardly act that is contrary to freedom of press protected by international law.
In a statement GCC said they trusted the Lebanese security apparatuses in revealing all details of the attack and arresting the offenders.
“The Lebanese people realize the active and unique role the newspaper has played in supporting Lebanon and its government”, the statement added.