The ASEAN “Good Nation” Conference condemns the Houthis’ targeting of Mecca and Medina

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced, on Tuesday, that King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jizan and Najran International Airport were subjected, on Monday evening, to two attacks targeting their facilities, resulting in three people sustaining minor injuries and material damage.

The authority said that emergency teams and competent authorities began dealing with the two attacks immediately after they occurred, in accordance with approved procedures and plans, noting that the injured were transferred to the hospital to receive the necessary medical care.

She added that work is being done in integration and coordination with the relevant security authorities, to assess the damage and take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of travelers and workers, and to maintain the security and safety of the civil aviation system in Saudi Arabia.

Gulf condemnations

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, condemned in the strongest terms the two attacks, stressing that targeting airports and civilian facilities represents a dangerous escalation and violation of international laws and norms, and a direct threat to the security of civilians and the safety of air navigation.

Al-Budaiwi stressed that the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council stand united alongside Saudi Arabia, and support the measures it is taking to protect its security, stability, and the safety of its lands, citizens, and residents, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities regarding attacks targeting civilian and vital installations.

Bahrain: Saudi Arabia’s security is part of the security of the Gulf states

In Manama, Bahrain affirmed its full support for Saudi Arabia’s position and its efforts, led by the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, to support the Presidential Command Council and the Yemeni government in ending the coup, restoring the state and its institutions, and reaching a comprehensive political solution based on the three references.

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which it said targeted civilians, civil and economic objects in addition to Mecca and Medina, and a number of Saudi cities, including Riyadh, Abha, Khamis Mushayt, Jizan, Najran, Taif and Yanbu, in addition to targeting Saudi ships in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Bahrain affirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for the measures it is taking to protect its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents, based on its right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

The Bahraini Foreign Ministry said that Saudi Arabia’s security is “an integral part of the security of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries,” under the Joint Defense Agreement, calling on the Security Council, especially the permanent member states, to assume its responsibilities to put an end to the Houthi attacks and their threats to the security of maritime navigation and energy supplies.

It called for ensuring the full implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, most notably Resolutions 2216 and 2817, in a way that preserves regional and international peace and security.

Jordan is in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia