Arab condemnations followed the Houthi group’s targeting of an electricity facility supplying the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, amid assurances of solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for the steps it is taking to protect its security and stability. The statements described the attack as a violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, and as a provocation of Muslims’ feelings.
Gulf Cooperation Council condemns targeting of Prophet’s Mosque facility
Jassem Mohammed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, condemned the targeting of the electricity facility, stressing that the attack represented “a blatant provocation of Muslims’ feelings and a flagrant violation of the sanctity of holy sites”. He added that it crossed all red lines and represented a dangerous escalation in violating the sanctity of Islamic holy sites.
Albudaiwi said the targeting, as he described it, revealed a hostile approach that disregarded religious and humanitarian values, as well as international laws and norms, particularly amid repeated attempts to target the two holy mosques and the areas surrounding them. The United Arab Emirates, for its part, strongly condemned the Houthis’ targeting of the power station supplying the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.
UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain affirm solidarity with Saudi Arabia
The UAE Foreign Ministry affirmed the country’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for everything that would help preserve the Kingdom’s security and stability. Kuwait strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a provocation of all Muslims’ feelings. Bahrain also condemned the targeting of the station supplying the Prophet’s Mosque with electricity in Medina.
In Amman, Jordan condemned the attack, considering it a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security, stability and territorial integrity, as well as a blatant breach of international law and the UN Charter. The Jordanian Foreign Ministry affirmed the Kingdom’s absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for the steps it is taking to protect its security, stability and resources, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
Qatar also condemned, in the strongest terms, the Houthi group’s targeting of the station, describing it as a serious assault on the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, a clear provocation of Muslims’ feelings and an unacceptable disregard for civilians’ lives. Doha considered the attack a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a blatant breach of international law.
Egypt strongly condemned the attack on Thursday, expressing its denunciation of what it described as a flagrant violation, as well as the continuation of attacks and attempts to destabilise Saudi Arabia’s security and stability. Cairo said this approach to escalation was increasing tensions across the region.
The Egyptian statement stressed Cairo’s categorical rejection of attempts to undermine the Kingdom’s security and sovereignty, affirming full solidarity with any measures Saudi Arabia takes to preserve its stability and safety. It also affirmed that the Kingdom’s security was an integral part of Arab national security and was closely linked to Egyptian national security.
