GCC chief condemns Houthi drone attack on Medina power facility serving Prophet’s Mosque

Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, strongly condemned the terrorist drone attack carried out by the Houthi militia targeting an electricity distribution station in Medina, Saudi Arabia, which provides services to the Prophet’s Mosque and civilian facilities in the city.

He stressed that this heinous Houthi assault crossed all red lines, constituting a blatant provocation to Muslims worldwide and a grave violation of the sanctity of Islamic holy sites. He added that it reflects a hostile approach that disregards religious and humanitarian values as well as international laws and norms, especially given the repeated attempts to target the Two Holy Mosques and their surrounding areas.

The Secretary-General also reaffirmed the GCC states’ unwavering support and full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in confronting any threats to its security, stability, sovereignty, and holy sites. He expressed support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its territory, citizens, residents, and pilgrims, emphasizing that the security of Saudi Arabia and its holy sites is integral to the security of all GCC countries, and any threat to the Kingdom is a threat to the entire Council.