GCC Secretary-General: Houthi attack on Medina crossed all red lines

- The security of Saudi Arabia and its holy sites is an inseparable part of the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states; any threat to them affects us all.

- The attack is a blatant provocation of Muslim sentiments and a serious escalation in violating the sanctity of Islamic holy sites.

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Budaiwi, today, Thursday, strongly condemned the terrorist drone attack carried out by the Houthi militia, which targeted an electricity distribution station in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The station provides services to the Prophet’s Mosque and civilian institutions in the city.

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In a statement, Al-Budaiwi said that this nefarious Houthi attack has crossed all red lines, constituting a blatant provocation of Muslim sentiments worldwide and a serious escalation in violating the sanctity of Islamic holy sites. It reveals an aggressive approach that disregards religious and humanitarian values, as well as international laws and norms, particularly given the repeated attempts to target the Two Holy Mosques and their surrounding areas.

He affirmed the GCC states’ unwavering and firm support for Saudi Arabia, expressing their full solidarity with the Kingdom in confronting any threats to its security, stability, sovereignty, and holy sites, and backing all measures taken to protect its territory, citizens, residents, and guests of God.

He stressed that the security of Saudi Arabia and its holy sites is an integral part of the security of the GCC states, and that any threat to them constitutes a threat to the security of all GCC member states.