Widespread Condemnation of Renewed Houthi Attacks on Civilian and Sacred Sites in Saudi Arabia

Arab and international states, institutions, and organizations have condemned the continued terrorist attacks by the Houthi militias on civilian targets, holy sites, and civilians in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, amid calls for the international community to take action and hold the perpetrators accountable.

The official spokesperson for the coalition forces (the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen), Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, announced the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Khamis Mushait.

For her part, the General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport were subjected to two attacks targeting their facilities on the evening of the day before yesterday.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) stated that emergency teams and relevant authorities began dealing with these attacks immediately after they occurred, in accordance with approved procedures and plans. The Authority clarified that the attacks resulted in three minor injuries and material damage, with the injured being transported to hospitals to receive necessary medical care.

The Authority stated that it worked in integration and continuous coordination with relevant security authorities to assess the damage and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and staff, and to maintain the security and safety of the Kingdom’s civil aviation system.

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Al-Bedawi strongly condemned the two attacks by the terrorist Houthi militias that targeted the facilities of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport. He emphasized that targeting airports and civilian facilities represents a serious escalation and a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, posing a direct threat to the security and safety of civilians and air navigation.

He stressed that the continued targeting of civilian and vital facilities in the Kingdom by the terrorist Houthi militias reflects a hostile and unacceptable approach, and a clear disregard for international law and international humanitarian law. He stressed the necessity for the international community to take a firm stance against these attacks, hold the perpetrators accountable, and work to stop these terrorist practices that threaten security and stability in the region, as well as the safety of air navigation and civilian facilities.

The Secretary-General emphasized that GCC countries stand united alongside the Kingdom, providing full support for all measures and steps taken to protect its security, stability, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens and residents. He expressed his sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured, and prayed to God Almighty to protect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people from all harm and evil, and to perpetuate the blessings of security and stability upon it.

For his part, the Arab Ministers of Interior Council strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on the airports in Jazan and Najran yesterday, affirming its full solidarity with the Kingdom in confronting these attacks.

The Council’s General Secretariat stated in a bulletin that it received with strong indignation news of the terrorist attack carried out by the Houthi militia on the two airports, which resulted in three minor injuries and material damage. It expressed its stern condemnation and absolute rejection of the Houthi militia’s continued aggressive approach of targeting civilian entities and its continuous efforts to undermine security and stability in the region.

In this context, the European Union condemned the attacks targeting infrastructure in the Kingdom, including oil facilities and airports, warning of their repercussions on regional stability and global energy security. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated in a post on her official account on the “X” platform that these attacks contribute to destabilizing the region, fueling violence, and undermining global energy security.

Von der Leyen affirmed her solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its partners in the Gulf region, emphasizing the importance of enhancing regional security and stability. She added that “regional security will be at the core of our discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council later this month.”

Participants in the Fourth International Conference of ASEAN Countries “Kheir Ummah,” hosted by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, expressed their condemnation and rejection of the criminal acts carried out by the terrorist Houthi militia in targeting Muslim holy sites and launching drones and missiles toward Mecca, Medina, and civilian entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in their final statement yesterday.

They praised the efforts made by the Kingdom to unite voices and present a united front through the organization and support of this conference, affirming its pioneering role in conveying the message of moderate Islam.