Houthi attacks on Makkah show disregard for holy sites, military expert says
Military analyst Hamdan Al-Shehri says repeated Houthi attacks on Makkah violate Islamic sanctities and urges global action to protect civilians and holy sites.
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AIMilitary expert Dr. Hamdan Al-Shehri said that the repeated targeting of Makkah by the Houthi group demonstrates, in his view, a lack of respect for the sanctity of Islamic holy sites and Muslims.
Al-Shehri explained, during an interview with Al-Ekhbariya TV, that these incidents require a clear stance from the international community and the Islamic world, noting that such attacks affect civilians and target civilian infrastructure.
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He added that the issue today is not limited to attacks on civilian sites, but, as he put it, extends to targeting the sanctities of Islam and Muslims, calling for a clear position to be taken against these actions.