Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Beshara Rahi, sternly censured the terrorist attack which targeted Turkey on New Year's eve, leaving numerous killed, including three Lebanese. 

The Cardinal prayed for a speedy recovery for those who were injured and patience for the families of the victims. 

Rahi also noted the prompt reaction of the Lebanese state, which sent a private jet with an official medical team to Turkey to follow up on the matter.