Wide Egyptian and Arab condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, and the Arab Parliament condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirm solidarity with Riyadh.
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
Egypt strongly condemned the continued attacks on Saudi Arabia, the latest of which involved the launch of two ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s condemnation of the ongoing Houthi attacks. Cairo affirmed its full solidarity with Riyadh in all measures aimed at defending its security and sovereignty, and protecting its interests and citizens.
According to a statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, the Arab Republic of Egypt reaffirmed its complete standing and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all measures taken to defend its security and sovereignty, protect its citizens, and safeguard its interests.
Earlier, the Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognized Yemeni government announced the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels toward Riyadh.
For his part, a senior source in the Saudi Ministry of Energy stated that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was targeted on Sunday. According to a ministry statement, the source clarified that the attack resulted in debris falling on the building, causing limited damage without any injuries or fatalities. He confirmed that competent authorities have begun addressing the incident and taking necessary measures.
In the same context, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s condemnation of the continued terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia on several areas in the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its attempts to target civilian objects and vital infrastructure. The latest incident involved the launch of two ballistic missiles toward Riyadh, in a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and a flagrant breach of international law and international humanitarian law. The ministry affirmed Kuwait’s firm rejection of these despicable and cowardly attacks, which constitute a serious escalation and a direct threat to civilian lives, and undermine regional stability. It reiterated Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, standing by its side in all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability, emphasizing that the security of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
Meanwhile, Qatar strongly condemned the continued attacks by the Houthi group on several areas in the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the latest being the targeting of Riyadh with two ballistic missiles. These attacks constitute a despicable aggressive behavior, an unacceptable disregard for civilian lives, a blatant violation of Saudi sovereignty, and a clear breach of international law rules. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed Qatar’s firm rejection of attacks on civilian objects and civilians, and affirmed the necessity of an immediate halt to these irresponsible acts. The Qatari ministry also renewed Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, standing by it in all legitimate measures taken to preserve its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests, affirming that Saudi security is an integral part of Qatar’s security and the collective security system of the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
In this context, the Arab Parliament strongly condemned the repeated despicable terrorist attempts to target civilian objects and oil facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the latest being the statement by the coalition spokesperson issued on November 8, 2026, regarding the interception and destruction of two ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh, and three missiles targeting Riyadh and the southern regions.
Al-Sharqiya, in addition to what the Saudi Ministry of Energy announced regarding an attempt to target an administrative building belonging to Aramco in Riyadh. The Arab Parliament affirmed that the continuation of these terrorist acts not only constitutes a violation of the sovereignty and security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but also poses a direct threat to the security and stability of the region and to global energy supply security. Moreover, it represents a blatant violation of the rules of international law and the United Nations Charter, which necessitates that the international community, and the Security Council in particular, fulfill their legal, political, and ethical responsibilities and adopt a firm international stance against these brazen attacks, ensuring they are not repeated and that those responsible are held accountable. At the same time, the Arab Parliament commended the vigilance and competence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s forces and the coalition forces, and the high level of readiness they demonstrated in confronting these attacks and thwarting these terrorist attempts, affirming that these criminal acts will not undermine the security and stability of the Kingdom, nor will they deter it from continuing its pivotal role in supporting the security and stability of the region.