RIYADH — Widespread condemnations pour in across the Arab and Islamic world following the attacks launched by the Houthi militia on cities and civilian and economic facilities in the southern regions of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the injury of 73 civilians, including women and children.The condemnations came amid Gulf and Arab reaffirmation of full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and rejection of any targeting of its territory and vital facilities. GCC: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi group against southern Saudi Arabia, and its deliberate targeting of civilians, national assets, and civilian infrastructure which resulted in civilian injuries. “These attacks were carried out in flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and with deliberate disregard for the security and safety of civilians and regional stability,” he said. Albudaiwi underlined that these recurring attacks once again expose the malicious intent of the Houthi group and demonstrate its explicit rejection of all efforts and endeavors aimed at achieving peace and stability in Yemen. “Targeting civilian installations and national capabilities is a condemned terrorist act that cannot be justified or tolerated under any pretext. The Houthi group’s persistence in these hostile practices represents a blatant challenge to the international community and a direct threat to regional and international peace and security,” he stressed. Albudaiwi underscored the urgent need for the international community to adopt a firm and deterrent stance against these violations, hold perpetrators and their backers accountable, and halt this ongoing terrorist conduct that jeopardizes regional security and the interests of its peoples. He reiterated that the GCC member states stand united alongside Saudi Arabia, expressing full solidarity with the Kingdom in confronting all threats to its security, stability, sovereignty, and national capabilities. He reaffirmed total GCC support for all measures and actions taken by Saudi Arabia to protect its territory, citizens, and residents, wishing the injured a swift and full recovery. Pakistan: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on civilian and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, which injured several people. He affirmed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people. In a statement, Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity and its rejection of any acts that threaten the Kingdom. He wished those injured in the attacks a speedy recovery. Egypt: Egypt strongly condemned the attacks targeting several Saudi cities, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, injuring dozens of civilians, including women and children, in a dangerous escalation and a violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, and the safety of its people. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and affirmed its support for all measures the Kingdom takes to address threats to its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.Egypt also reiterated its rejection of attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, stressing that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of Egyptian and Arab national security. UAE: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi militia on civilian and economic assets in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, which resulted in injuries to dozens of civilians, including women and children, in addition to the continued targeting of commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the threat to maritime navigation. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the attacks constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty. The UAE affirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its security and stability.Jordan: Jordan condemned the Houthi militia’s targeting of civilian and economic assets in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran in Saudi Arabia, which left scores of civilians injured. In a statement, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the militia’s continued attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, describing them as a blatant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. It further stressed that such attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter and threaten the safety of maritime navigation. The ministry affirmed Jordan’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its security, stability, resources, and the safety of its citizens and residents.Qatar: Qatar strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s targeting of civilian and economic assets in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, injuring scores of civilians, including women and children, as well as its continued attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. In a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, a clear breach of international law, and a dangerous escalation threatening regional stability. It urged an immediate halt to these attacks and emphasized its firm rejection of targeting civilian assets and vital facilities. The ministry called on the international community to adopt a decisive stance against these violations and ensure enforcement of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, foremost Resolution 2216 regarding Yemen and Resolution 2722 regarding Red Sea navigation security. Qatar reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all legitimate measures taken to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia’s security is an integral part of the collective security of Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Kuwait: Kuwait strongly denounced the Houthi militia’s attacks targeting civilian sites and economic facilities in several Saudi cities, which injured scores of civilians, including women and children. Kuwait described the attacks as a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, a direct threat to the security and safety of its citizens and residents, a breach of international law and international humanitarian law, and a dangerous and unjustified escalation that could undermine regional security and stability. In a statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation of the Houthi militia’s continued targeting of commercial vessels in the Red Sea, which poses a direct threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation, global energy supplies, and international trade. Kuwait affirmed its absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty, security, stability, and interests, and to protect its people and residents. It stressed that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Kuwait’s security and that of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Bahrain: The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned the renewed terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militia, which targeted a number of civilian, economic, and vital facilities and sites in Saudi Arabia, injuring scores of civilians.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain stressed that these attacks, along with the continued targeting of commercial vessels and threats to the freedom and safety of international navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, constitute a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of the rules of international law, international humanitarian law, the UN Charter, and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, as well as a blatant challenge to relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Bahrain reiterated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability, and to protect its citizens, residents, and vital facilities, the Bahrain News Agency reported.It called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to assume its responsibilities and take a firm stance to deter these criminal terrorist attacks and hold those responsible accountable. “As the Kingdom of Bahrain fulfills its responsibilities as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, it will continue to work with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and international partners to ensure a firm UN response,” the ministry said. Bahrain also welcomed the statement issued by Security Council members condemning these attacks and called for translating that condemnation into practical measures. Yemen: Yemen’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, saying the attacks targeted Saudi sovereignty and civilian and economic infrastructure. It urged the international community to halt the flow of weapons, financing and military expertise to the Houthis and hold their backers, including Iran, accountable. Lebanon: President of the Lebanese Republic Joseph Aoun condemned the Houthi militia’s terrorist attacks on the Saudi cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, which struck civilian and economic assets and injured scores of civilians, including women and children.He stated that Lebanon is following this escalation targeting the security and stability of Saudi Arabia with grave concern, and strongly condemns this act of aggression as a blatant violation of Saudi sovereignty and a direct threat to the safety of its citizens and residents. The Lebanese president expressed his country’s full solidarity with the Kingdom, its leadership and people, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia’s security is an integral part of Lebanon’s security and that of the wider Arab region.MWL: The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on civilian and economic assets in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran in Saudi Arabia, as well as its continued targeting of commercial vessels in the Red Sea and its threat to international maritime navigation. In a statement, MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa reiterated the condemnation of these attacks, which violate all religious values and international and humanitarian laws.He reaffirmed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its efforts to deter aggression, safeguard its security and resources, and protect its citizens and residents. Arab Parliament: Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al-Yamahi strongly condemned the criminal attacks launched by the terrorist Houthi militia against several cities in Saudi Arabia and a number of oil facilities, which resulted in the injury of dozens of civilians, including women and children. He stressed that the Kingdom’s security is a red line and that any attempt to undermine its security constitutes a direct threat to the Arab national security system. In a statement, Al-Yamahi stressed the Arab Parliament’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for the measures it takes to safeguard its security and stability, protect its citizens and residents, and preserve its resources.He called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to fulfill its legal and political responsibilities, take immediate and serious action to stop these blatant attacks that are fueling further tension and escalation in the region, and adopt a firm position toward any violations targeting the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Arab countries.RIYADH — Widespread condemnations pour in across the Arab and Islamic world following the attacks launched by the Houthi militia on cities and civilian and economic facilities in the southern regions of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the injury of 73 civilians, including women and children.The condemnations came amid Gulf and Arab reaffirmation of full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and rejection of any targeting of its territory and vital facilities. GCC: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi group against southern Saudi Arabia, and its deliberate targeting of civilians, national assets, and civilian infrastructure which resulted in civilian injuries. “These attacks were carried out in flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and with deliberate disregard for the security and safety of civilians and regional stability,” he said. Albudaiwi underlined that these recurring attacks once again expose the malicious intent of the Houthi group and demonstrate its explicit rejection of all efforts and endeavors aimed at achieving peace and stability in Yemen. “Targeting civilian installations and national capabilities is a condemned terrorist act that cannot be justified or tolerated under any pretext. The Houthi group’s persistence in these hostile practices represents a blatant challenge to the international community and a direct threat to regional and international peace and security,” he stressed. Albudaiwi underscored the urgent need for the international community to adopt a firm and deterrent stance against these violations, hold perpetrators and their backers accountable, and halt this ongoing terrorist conduct that jeopardizes regional security and the interests of its peoples. He reiterated that the GCC member states stand united alongside Saudi Arabia, expressing full solidarity with the Kingdom in confronting all threats to its security, stability, sovereignty, and national capabilities. He reaffirmed total GCC support for all measures and actions taken by Saudi Arabia to protect its territory, citizens, and residents, wishing the injured a swift and full recovery. Pakistan: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on civilian and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, which injured several people. He affirmed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people. In a statement, Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity and its rejection of any acts that threaten the Kingdom. He wished those injured in the attacks a speedy recovery. Egypt: Egypt strongly condemned the attacks targeting several Saudi cities, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, injuring dozens of civilians, including women and children, in a dangerous escalation and a violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, and the safety of its people. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and affirmed its support for all measures the Kingdom takes to address threats to its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.Egypt also reiterated its rejection of attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, stressing that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of Egyptian and Arab national security. UAE: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi militia on civilian and economic assets in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, which resulted in injuries to dozens of civilians, including women and children, in addition to the continued targeting of commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the threat to maritime navigation. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the attacks constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty. The UAE affirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its security and stability.Jordan: Jordan condemned the Houthi militia’s targeting of civilian and economic assets in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran in Saudi Arabia, which left scores of civilians injured. In a statement, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the militia’s continued attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, describing them as a blatant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. It further stressed that such attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter and threaten the safety of maritime navigation. The ministry affirmed Jordan’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its security, stability, resources, and the safety of its citizens and residents.Qatar: Qatar strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s targeting of civilian and economic assets in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, injuring scores of civilians, including women and children, as well as its continued attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. In a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, a clear breach of international law, and a dangerous escalation threatening regional stability. It urged an immediate halt to these attacks and emphasized its firm rejection of targeting civilian assets and vital facilities. The ministry called on the international community to adopt a decisive stance against these violations and ensure enforcement of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, foremost Resolution 2216 regarding Yemen and Resolution 2722 regarding Red Sea navigation security. Qatar reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all legitimate measures taken to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia’s security is an integral part of the collective security of Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Kuwait: Kuwait strongly denounced the Houthi militia’s attacks targeting civilian sites and economic facilities in several Saudi cities, which injured scores of civilians, including women and children. Kuwait described the attacks as a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, a direct threat to the security and safety of its citizens and residents, a breach of international law and international humanitarian law, and a dangerous and unjustified escalation that could undermine regional security and stability. In a statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation of the Houthi militia’s continued targeting of commercial vessels in the Red Sea, which poses a direct threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation, global energy supplies, and international trade. Kuwait affirmed its absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty, security, stability, and interests, and to protect its people and residents. It stressed that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Kuwait’s security and that of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Bahrain: The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned the renewed terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militia, which targeted a number of civilian, economic, and vital facilities and sites in Saudi Arabia, injuring scores of civilians.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain stressed that these attacks, along with the continued targeting of commercial vessels and threats to the freedom and safety of international navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, constitute a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of the rules of international law, international humanitarian law, the UN Charter, and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, as well as a blatant challenge to relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Bahrain reiterated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability, and to protect its citizens, residents, and vital facilities, the Bahrain News Agency reported.It called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to assume its responsibilities and take a firm stance to deter these criminal terrorist attacks and hold those responsible accountable. “As the Kingdom of Bahrain fulfills its responsibilities as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, it will continue to work with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and international partners to ensure a firm UN response,” the ministry said. Bahrain also welcomed the statement issued by Security Council members condemning these attacks and called for translating that condemnation into practical measures. Yemen: Yemen’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, saying the attacks targeted Saudi sovereignty and civilian and economic infrastructure. It urged the international community to halt the flow of weapons, financing and military expertise to the Houthis and hold their backers, including Iran, accountable. Lebanon: President of the Lebanese Republic Joseph Aoun condemned the Houthi militia’s terrorist attacks on the Saudi cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, which struck civilian and economic assets and injured scores of civilians, including women and children.He stated that Lebanon is following this escalation targeting the security and stability of Saudi Arabia with grave concern, and strongly condemns this act of aggression as a blatant violation of Saudi sovereignty and a direct threat to the safety of its citizens and residents. The Lebanese president expressed his country’s full solidarity with the Kingdom, its leadership and people, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia’s security is an integral part of Lebanon’s security and that of the wider Arab region.MWL: The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on civilian and economic assets in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran in Saudi Arabia, as well as its continued targeting of commercial vessels in the Red Sea and its threat to international maritime navigation. In a statement, MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa reiterated the condemnation of these attacks, which violate all religious values and international and humanitarian laws.He reaffirmed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its efforts to deter aggression, safeguard its security and resources, and protect its citizens and residents. Arab Parliament: Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al-Yamahi strongly condemned the criminal attacks launched by the terrorist Houthi militia against several cities in Saudi Arabia and a number of oil facilities, which resulted in the injury of dozens of civilians, including women and children. He stressed that the Kingdom’s security is a red line and that any attempt to undermine its security constitutes a direct threat to the Arab national security system. In a statement, Al-Yamahi stressed the Arab Parliament’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for the measures it takes to safeguard its security and stability, protect its citizens and residents, and preserve its resources.He called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to fulfill its legal and political responsibilities, take immediate and serious action to stop these blatant attacks that are fueling further tension and escalation in the region, and adopt a firm position toward any violations targeting the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Arab countries.
