The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the continued attacks by the Houthi militia on civilians and civilian and economic targets in the Kingdom. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on October 5, 2026, highlighting the militia's repeated and blatant attacks on the Kingdom's cities, including Mecca, Medina, Riyadh, Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, Najran, and Taif.
The Houthi militia's attacks have also targeted the Kingdom's ships in the southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. According to the Ministry, these attacks are a continuation of the militia's aggressive and terrorist activities against the Kingdom. The Ministry emphasized that the Kingdom has made significant efforts to support a comprehensive and sustainable political solution in Yemen since the Houthi militia's coup against the legitimate Yemeni government in 2014.
Despite these efforts, the Houthi militia has chosen to escalate its military actions, causing further human suffering and economic hardship for the Yemeni people. The Ministry stated that the Kingdom reaffirms its inherent right to defend its territory, resources, and sovereignty, as well as the safety of its citizens and residents. The Kingdom will take all necessary measures to protect its security in accordance with international laws.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed its full support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, the Yemeni government, and the Yemeni people in their efforts to end the coup and restore the state and its institutions from the Houthi militia. The Kingdom called on the international community to assume its responsibilities, particularly the permanent members of the UN Security Council, to implement relevant Security Council resolutions.
The Kingdom also urged the international community to provide full support to the legitimate Yemeni government to confront the Houthi militia and eliminate its threat to Yemen, the region, and the world. The Houthi militia's actions have been widely condemned, and the Kingdom's stance has been consistent in its support for a peaceful and stable Yemen.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has resulted in significant humanitarian and economic challenges for the Yemeni people. The Kingdom's efforts to support a peaceful solution have been ongoing, with a focus on finding a comprehensive and sustainable resolution to the crisis. The international community has a critical role to play in supporting these efforts and ensuring the stability of the region.
The Kingdom's condemnation of the Houthi militia's attacks is part of its ongoing efforts to address the crisis in Yemen. The situation remains a significant challenge for the region, and the Kingdom's stance is clear in its support for a peaceful and stable Yemen.
Key points
- The Houthi militia's attacks on civilians and economic targets in Saudi Arabia have been strongly condemned by the Kingdom.
- The Kingdom has reaffirmed its right to defend its territory and citizens from the Houthi militia's attacks.
- The international community has been called upon to support the legitimate Yemeni government in its efforts to confront the Houthi militia.
