The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Houthi militia's ongoing attacks on civilians, civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia. In a statement on the "X" platform, the ministry stated that the Houthi militia's actions are a blatant and repeated violation of the kingdom's sovereignty. The attacks have targeted several cities, including Mecca and Medina, which are considered sacred sites in Islam.
The Saudi ministry's statement also condemned the Houthi attacks on the capital city of Riyadh and other cities, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, Najran, and Taif. Additionally, the Houthis have targeted Saudi ships in the southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. 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, leading to further human suffering and economic hardship for the Yemeni people. The Saudi government has reiterated its right to defend its territory, resources, and citizens, and to take all necessary measures to protect its security in accordance with international laws. The kingdom has also reaffirmed its support for the Yemeni people and their legitimate government.
The Saudi government has expressed its full support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government, as well as the Yemeni people, in their efforts to end the Houthi coup and restore the country's institutions. The kingdom has called on the international community, particularly the permanent members of the UN Security Council, to assume their responsibilities and implement relevant Security Council resolutions.
The Houthi militia's actions have been widely condemned by the international community, which has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The Saudi government has provided significant humanitarian and economic assistance to the Yemeni people, and has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The kingdom's efforts to support a peaceful solution in Yemen have been ongoing since the conflict began.
The conflict in Yemen has resulted in significant human suffering, with thousands of civilians killed or injured and millions displaced. The Saudi government has reiterated its commitment to supporting a peaceful and comprehensive solution to the conflict, and has called for the international community to provide full support to the Yemeni government. The kingdom's efforts to support peace in Yemen are ongoing.
The Saudi government's condemnation of the Houthi attacks comes as the international community continues to express concern over the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The kingdom's efforts to support a peaceful solution in Yemen have been widely recognized, and its commitment to defending its territory and citizens has been reaffirmed.
Key points
- The Saudi government has strongly condemned the Houthi militia's continued targeting of civilians and economic facilities in the kingdom.
