GCC Secretary-General Condemns Houthi Attempt to Target Medina with Ballistic Missile

Riyadh, 5 November (KUNA) – Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Bedaiwi expressed his strong condemnation and outrage today, Thursday, over the Houthi militia’s attempt to target the Medina region with a ballistic missile. In a press statement, Al-Bedaiwi said that this attack constitutes a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a serious escalation that threatens regional security and the safety of civilians. He stressed that the continued violation of the sanctity of holy sites and the attempt to target the Medina region represent a serious transgression that provokes the feelings of all Muslims, and calls for a firm stance that deters such attacks and puts an end to their recurrence, in respect of the status of Islamic holy sites and to safeguard their security and the peace of mind of their visitors. He reaffirmed the full solidarity of GCC member states with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their support for all measures it takes to protect its security and sovereignty, emphasizing that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of the GCC states. (End)