Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam said Saturday that attacks on the army will not affect the cabinet's decision to combat terrorism, after a suicide bombing killed three soldiers near the border with Syria.

In a statement released by his media office, Salam condemned the attack against the army in Arsal area, saying it is "a repugnant terrorist act."

He stressed that "such operations will not affect the decision to combat terrorism and all kinds of security breach."

"The explosion came as the army soldiers were preparing to carry out the security plan approved by the government to impose the rule of law in areas of Bekaa and the north," he added.

A suicide bomber exploded his booby-trapped car at an army checkpoint in the border town of Arsal in eastern Lebanon, killing three soldiers and wounding three others.

The prime minister offered condolences to the families of the victims and wished quick recovery of the wounded.

He also demanded intensified efforts by the army to bring the terrorists to justice.