Arab countries: Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia are a serious violation that threatens regional security

In the statements made by the foreign ministries of the countries, they reacted to the attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport and "civilian settlements" in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Message of condolence and support from King Abdullah II of Jordan

According to the written statement made by the Royal Court of Jordan, King Abdullah II of Jordan condemned the attacks targeting Abha and King Khalid international airports in Saudi Arabia.

In the condolence telegrams he sent to Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, King Abdullah expressed his condolences for those who lost their lives in the attacks and stated that Jordan is in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia.

Emphasizing that they stand by Saudi Arabia in all measures to protect its security and sovereignty, King Abdullah wished mercy on those who lost their lives on behalf of himself, the Jordanian people and government, and patience to their relatives.

Qatar

In the statement made by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that the Houthis' attacks on King Khalid International Airport, which caused loss of life and injuries, were condemned in the strongest terms.

The statement emphasized that the attack was a serious violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security, the safety of civilians and civil aviation, and stated that Qatar is in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supports all legitimate measures to be taken to protect the country's sovereignty and security.

The statement also noted that Saudi Arabia's security is an integral part of the common security system of Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Egypt

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it strongly condemns the ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabian territory and King Khalid Airport.

In the statement, it was stated that the rules of international law were clearly violated and the security of civilians of different nationalities was disregarded, and it was emphasized that these irresponsible and destructive actions aimed at disrupting the security and stability of the region were completely rejected and that Egypt stood by Saudi Arabia.

Jordan

In the statement made by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Houthis' "despicable" attack targeting King Khalid International Airport was condemned.

In the statement, it was stated that the attack was considered as a clear violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, a violation of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter, and that Jordan gave absolute support to all steps taken by Saudi Arabia to protect the security of Saudi Arabia and the safety of its citizens.

bahrain

Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing "terrorist attacks" by the Iran-backed Houthis against Saudi Arabia and King Khalid Airport.

In the statement, it was stated that the attack was a continuation of the dangerous escalation that targeted the same airport a few days ago, and that these cowardly attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure were against international humanitarian law.

Palestine

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also announced that it condemned "in the strongest terms" the attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, which caused loss of life and injuries.

In the statement, it was stated that Saudi citizens lost their lives and many civilians were injured as a result of the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and that the Palestinian state is in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supports all measures taken to ensure the security of the country.

Saudi Arabia's General Assembly of Civil Aviation (GACA) recently reported that the number of people killed in the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh by the Houthis yesterday increased to 12 and the number of injured increased to 309.

GACA announced yesterday that 4 people lost their lives and many people were injured in the Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh between 6-8 October.

While the conflicts between government forces and the Houthis in Yemen have increased recently, the Iranian-backed Houthis are targeting Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, claiming that they are being attacked.

Yemen is the scene of a civil war that started after the Iran-backed Houthis took control of the capital Sanaa and some provinces in September 2014.

The Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia has been supporting the Yemeni government, which is recognized by the international community, since March 2015.