RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday the launch of a Houthi drone toward the holy city of Makkah on Tuesday.
The Kingdom affirmed that the “cowardly” and “terrorist attack” against the holy city constitutes a repetition of the Houthi militia’s practices of targeting and violating holy sites.
It is also a provocation to the sentiments of Muslims worldwide, particularly as this marks the second attempt to target Makkah, following an initial attempt on July 27, 2017, the Foreign Ministry said.
The Kingdom commended the vigilance of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, which intercepted and destroyed the drone before it could enter Makkah’s restricted airspace.
Saudi Arabia reiterated its call for the international community to condemn these grave attacks and adopt a firm stance regarding the Houthi militia’s assaults on holy sites and the Kingdom’s civilian and economic assets, as well as the militia’s threats to freedom of maritime navigation.
It also reaffirmed its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the security of the two holy mosques, pilgrims and the Kingdom’s territory, citizens and residents.
Muslim organizations and countries in the region also condemned the attacks, expressing their solidarity with the Kingdom.
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