Arab League condemns ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The Arab League has strongly condemned the ongoing attacks by Houthi militants against Saudi Arabia, including the launching of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones targeting several regions of the Kingdom, such as Mecca, the capital Riyadh, and the eastern and southern provinces.

In a statement, the Arab League said this escalation poses a serious threat to Saudi Arabia’s security and stability and endangers civilian lives. It stressed that targeting areas home to Islamic holy sites is a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter, and a provocation to Muslims worldwide.

The League praised the effectiveness and vigilance of Saudi air defenses in countering these attacks, reaffirming its full solidarity with the Kingdom and support for its legitimate measures to protect its territory and citizens in accordance with international law.

The Arab League warned that the continuation of these attacks would escalate tensions in the region and undermine efforts to contain the situation. It called on the international community, especially the UN Security Council, to fulfill its responsibilities, take action to halt these attacks, and ensure the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolutions 2216 (2015) and 2817 (2026).