Lebanon condemns attempted attack on Makkah, voices full support for Saudi Arabia

Lebanese President General Michel Aoun strongly condemned the attempted attack on Makkah, affirming Lebanon's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for the Kingdom.

In a statement today, President Aoun said: "I have followed with great concern the developments related to the attempted targeting of Makkah, the holiest site for Muslims worldwide. I strongly condemn this heinous attack, which not only targets Saudi Arabia but also violates the sanctity of holy sites cherished by two billion Muslims as symbols of faith and peace." He praised the vigilance of Saudi armed forces in confronting the threat and protecting pilgrims and residents near the holy sites.

Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam also issued a statement today, condemning in the strongest terms the attempted drone attack on Makkah by the Houthi militia. He said this act shows disregard for the sanctity and status of Makkah among Muslims around the world.

He stressed that such actions not only threaten the security and sovereignty of Saudi Arabia, but also contribute to destabilizing the security and stability of the entire region.

Prime Minister Salam reaffirmed Lebanon's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia—its leadership and people—and its support in facing any attack on the Kingdom's security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement today, strongly condemning the Houthi militia's attempted drone attack on Makkah. The ministry denounced this act as a blatant violation of the sanctity of Islam's holiest sites and an affront to the status of the Two Holy Mosques for Muslims worldwide.

The ministry expressed "full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for the Kingdom in facing any attack targeting its security, territorial integrity, and holy sites." It emphasized the need to respect the sanctity of holy places and to spare them from hostile acts, in order to preserve peace and security and promote mutual respect among religions and peoples.

The ministry concluded by stressing that "targeting Makkah, or exposing its people and visitors to any danger, not only contradicts Islamic values and principles, but also constitutes an attack on the shared religious, ethical, and humanitarian values that uphold the sanctity of places of worship and holy sites."