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Muslim World League condemns Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
The Muslim World League condemned Houthi attempts to attack Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones.
The group said the targets included the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, as well as civilian areas.
Saudi air defenses intercepted the missiles and drones, according to the League’s statement.
The League’s secretary-general, Mohammed Al-Issa, said the attacks violated the sanctity of holy sites and endangered innocent people.
He warned they could provoke the sentiments of more than two billion Muslims.
The League reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supported measures to deter the attackers and protect holy sites and civilians.
The Muslim World League condemned Houthi attempts to target holy sites in Makkah and Madinah and civilian areas in Saudi Arabia.
The attacks used ballistic missiles and drones, which Saudi air defenses intercepted, according to the League.
The League said the attacks violated the sanctity of holy sites and the safety of civilians.
Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Issa said the attacks risk provoking the feelings of more than two billion Muslims.
The League expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its measures to deter the attackers and protect people and holy sites.
- Who
- The Muslim World League condemned the Houthi militia. Its Secretary-General is Mohammed Al-Issa.
- What
- The League condemned attempts to target holy sites and civilian areas with missiles and drones.
- When
- November 6, 2026.
- Where
- Makkah, Madinah and civilian areas in Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The League said the attacks violate the sanctity of holy sites and the safety of civilians.
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- Statement date
- November 6, 2026
- Targets
- Holy sites in Makkah and Madinah, and civilian areas in Saudi Arabia
- Weapons cited
- Ballistic missiles and drones
- Interceptions
- Saudi air defenses intercepted the attacks, according to the Muslim World League
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the attacks risk provoking the sentiments of more than two billion Muslims
This group has called itself Ansar Allah, while its actions embody a terrorist approach that violates religious sanctities and human feelings, in a series of terrorist crimes.