'Gulf': Houthi Criminal Approach Based on Terrorizing the Innocent

Capital Cities – Agencies: The terrorist Houthi militia attacks, backed by Iran, on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have sparked a wave of Arab and international condemnation, emphasizing that targeting civilian infrastructure and endangering the lives of travelers and workers constitute violations of international law, threatening regional security and the safety of air navigation. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that the Saturday attack on the airport resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries. International capitals and organizations called for an immediate halt to the attacks, reaffirming their support for the Kingdom in protecting its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

Jassem Al-Bedaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), strongly condemned the terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, stating that the repeated targeting of this civilian facility reflects a criminal approach aimed at terrorizing the innocent and endangering the lives of travelers and workers. Al-Bedaiwi stressed that turning civilian airports into targets represents a highly dangerous escalation that threatens the safety of civil aviation, necessitating firm international action to deter such practices and prevent their recurrence. He affirmed that GCC member states stand united behind Saudi Arabia, offering full support for all measures it takes to protect its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents, emphasizing that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of the GCC states.

The Yemeni government strongly condemned the terrorist attack on King Khalid International Airport, describing it as a "serious hostile escalation that embodies the determination of the Iran-backed terrorist Houthi militia to target civilian infrastructure and endanger civilian lives."

For its part, the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the attacks on King Khalid International Airport. The UAE Ministry of Foreign and International Cooperation stated that these attacks constitute a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry emphasized the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all efforts to preserve its security and stability.

Qatar strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport, deeming them a serious violation of Saudi sovereignty and a direct threat to the security of the region, the safety of civilians, civilian property, and air navigation.

Bahrain stated that the Houthi attacks represent a blatant violation of international law, international humanitarian law, and the UN Charter, as well as a serious escalation threatening the security and stability of the region and the safety of civil aviation passengers and crews.

Jordan condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport, affirming that it constitutes a violation of Saudi sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability, and a breach of international law and the UN Charter.

Egypt expressed its strong condemnation of the Houthi attacks, describing them as a blatant violation of international law norms and a disregard for the safety of civilians of all nationalities, firmly rejecting practices that could destabilize the security and stability of the region.

In Lebanon, President Joseph Aoun reiterated his condemnation of the attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, its aviation facilities, and vital infrastructure, including King Khalid International Airport, stressing that these attacks pose a threat to the security and stability of the Kingdom and to the security of the entire region.

Syria condemned the Houthi militia’s targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, calling the attack a violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and a threat to its security, stability, and the safety of civilians, civilian infrastructure, and air navigation.