Politics · Saudi Arabia · 6 hrs ago
Yemeni community leaders in Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi threats
Yemeni community leaders in Saudi Arabia condemned Houthi actions that they said threaten the Kingdom and Islamic holy sites.
The statements came from representatives in cities including Mecca, Dammam, Jeddah and Najran.
The leaders said they support Saudi measures to protect its territory and holy sites.
They also warned that threats to waterways and international shipping could affect security across the region and the world.
The Houthis are an Iran-backed group based in Yemen, and the leaders said its activities pose a threat beyond Yemen.
Some called for a firm response to the threats, while also urging respect for international law and restraint.
The statements did not set out any specific next steps.
Yemeni community leaders in Saudi Arabia condemned Houthi attacks and threats against the Kingdom’s security and Islamic holy sites.
They said they supported Saudi measures to protect its territory and the holy sites.
The leaders warned that threats to maritime routes and international navigation could endanger regional and global security.
Several said the Houthi movement’s threat extended beyond Yemen.
- Who
- Heads and representatives of Yemeni communities in Saudi Arabia.
- What
- They condemned Houthi attacks and threats and expressed support for Saudi measures to protect the Kingdom.
- When
- The report was published on 29 October 2026; the date of the statements is Not stated.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- They said the threats endangered Saudi security, Islamic holy sites and maritime routes, with wider risks to regional and international security.
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- Publication date
- 29 October 2026
- Outlet
- Okaz
- Community leader in Mecca
- Ahmed Abdul Salam Al-Qurashi
- Community leader in Dammam
- Mohammed Al-Amiri
- Community leader in Najran
- Mohammed Al-Absh
- Communities represented
- Yemeni communities in Saudi Arabia
What people are saying
The Houthi attacks targeting the security and stability of the Kingdom and its sanctities are unacceptable
The targeting of Saudi territory and Islamic holy sites, and threatening the security of maritime passages and international navigation, represents blatant aggression
Mecca and Medina are a red line