GCC chief condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia as criminal escalation

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist attack on several regions of Saudi Arabia, denouncing the incident and the resulting interception of two ballistic missiles, with debris falling in Wadi Al-Mughammas in Makkah, and shrapnel landing in parts of Jeddah, Taif, and Rabigh governorates.

He stressed that this criminal assault by the Houthi militia demonstrates blatant disregard for civilian lives and security, and represents a dangerous escalation threatening the region's safety and stability. He added that exposing Makkah to such risks is a grave violation of the sanctity of holy sites and a provocation to Muslims worldwide, which cannot be justified or tolerated under any pretext.

Albudaiwi affirmed that the security of Saudi Arabia is inseparable from that of other GCC states, and that the Council stands united with the Kingdom in confronting these attacks, supporting all measures taken to protect its territory and safeguard its citizens and residents.

He also praised the vigilance and effectiveness of Saudi air defenses in intercepting and countering the Houthi attacks, urging the international community to take a firm stance and effective measures to end these criminal assaults.