Saudi Arabia and GCC leaders condemn Houthi attacks on civilian targets

Houthi attacks Saudi Arabia security Red Sea maritime security GCC solidarity regional instability

The Saudi Arabian Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, condemned recent Houthi militia attacks on civilian and economic targets in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran. The Council emphasized Saudi Arabia's commitment to defending its sovereignty and the security of its citizens and residents. The Cabinet also directed that the highest level of medical care be provided to those injured in these attacks.

Regional leaders expressed strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi, condemned the attacks as a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability. Similarly, the Kuwaiti Cabinet and the Qatari Cabinet issued statements condemning Houthi actions in Saudi Arabia and their continued targeting of commercial vessels in the Red Sea, which threatens international maritime navigation and global energy supplies.

In addition to regional security concerns, the Saudi Cabinet expressed support for Arab efforts to halt Israeli violations in Jerusalem and occupied Palestinian territories. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Cabinet also condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting locations within Kuwait, asserting its right to self-defense under international law.

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GCC · Houthi militia · Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi · Kuwait Cabinet · Mohammed bin Salman · Saudi Arabian Cabinet

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[● 5 SOURCES] The Saudi Cabinet expressed support for Arab efforts to stop Israeli violations in Jerusalem and occupied Palestinian territories. al-hadath.com · www.alshaamal.com · annahar-news.com · www.jazanvoice.com · shafaq-e.sa
[○ 1 SOURCE] GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi condemned Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia. alkuwaitnews.net
[● 5 SOURCES] Houthi forces have continued targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea, threatening international maritime navigation. al-hadath.com · www.alshaamal.com · annahar-news.com · www.jazanvoice.com · shafaq-e.sa
[● 5 SOURCES] The Saudi Cabinet directed that the highest level of medical care be provided to those injured in the attacks. al-hadath.com · www.alshaamal.com · annahar-news.com · www.jazanvoice.com · shafaq-e.sa
[● 5 SOURCES] The Houthi militia targeted civilian and economic assets in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran. al-hadath.com · www.alshaamal.com · annahar-news.com · www.jazanvoice.com · shafaq-e.sa