King Salman: Houthi Bid to Target Makkah Provokes Sentiments of World Muslims
- King Salman condemned what Saudi Arabia described as repeated Houthi attempts to target Makkah, calling the alleged attacks a “heinous crime” that provokes Muslims worldwide.
- The Saudi king praised military and security personnel for defending the country, holy sites, pilgrims, citizens, and residents.
- Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Houthi-launched drone headed toward Makkah, while Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi denied the accusation and called it “a heinous lie.”
- The Cabinet reviewed regional diplomacy and approved cooperation measures involving Spain, Jordan, Suriname, Panama, and small businesses.
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During his presidency of the Council of Ministers, Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud denounced the attempt by the Al-Houthi militia to target Makkah Al-Mukarramah, affirming that this attack was a violation of the sanctity of holy places and a provocation to the feelings of Muslims around the world.
King Salman condemns Houthi 'terrorist militia' attempts to target Makkah
JEDDAH: King Salman on Tuesday condemned an attempt by Yemen’s Houthi militia to target Makkah, saying the attack had provoked Muslims worldwide and violated the sanctity of the holy sites in the Kingdom. He also labeled the Houthis as a "terrorist militia." Chairing a Cabinet session in Jeddah, the King praised military and security personnel for defending the Kingdom and confronting aggression against holy sites, pilgrims, citizens and residen…
King Salman: Houthi bid to target Makkah provokes sentiments of world Muslims
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman condemned the terrorist Houthi militia's repeated attempts to target Makkah, an act that has drawn widespread international condemnation and denunciation.
The Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of attacks on the Red Sea, while Riyadh calls them a threat to Mecca. The UN warns about the increase in displaced persons. The G7 supports Saudi Arabia and Yemen in the face of the crisis. France and the UK offer logistical assistance, but the US does not promise military intervention.
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