“Yesterday’s bombing in the southern outskirts of Beirut, the latest in the recent series of attacks in Lebanon, is clear evidence of the gradual spread of the Syrian crisis. These are vicious and cruel acts that result, like yesterday’s, in countless innocent victims, to whom my heart goes out. The Italian government intends to pursue its efforts at discouraging all forms of terrorism at this delicate stage in the security and stability of Lebanon, supporting the country with determination and impeding those who intend to push it toward the brink of another civil war”, Minister Bonino asserted, upon learning of the latest terrorist incident yesterday in Beirut.