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Arab League condemns Taif attack and declares solidarity with Saudi Arabia

The Arab League condemned the Houthi attack on Taif Governorate and affirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The statement followed an announcement by Saudi Civil Defence that a Yemeni resident had died and a Saudi woman and Pakistani resident had been injured after fragments from an intercepted and destroyed drone fell, causing material damage to buildings and vehicles.

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Saudi Arabia•September 18, 2026•1 min

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Wide view of an official Arab League meeting in a conference hall, with delegates seated around a circular table and Arab national flags behind the central dais.

The Arab League condemned on Friday 18 September 2026 the Houthi attack on Taif Governorate in western Saudi Arabia, affirming its solidarity with the Kingdom after the incident caused one death, two injuries and material damage. Saudi Civil Defence had announced on Thursday 17 September that its teams were responding to the aftermath of fragments from a drone falling after it was intercepted and destroyed over Taif Governorate, stating that the drone had been launched by the Houthi group.

Casualties and damage after fragments fell

He had affirmed the League’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for the measures it was taking to protect its territory and security and preserve the sanctity of Islamic holy sites.