Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, condemned an attempt by Houthi forces to target the Medina region in Saudi Arabia using a ballistic missile.
According to an official statement issued by the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh, the incident represents a clear violation of Saudi sovereignty. The council stated that such actions pose a direct threat to regional security and the lives of civilians.
Albudaiwi emphasized that attempting to target the Medina area and violating the sanctity of holy places is a dangerous provocation that inflames the feelings of Muslims worldwide. He called for a firm stance to prevent the recurrence of such attacks.
The Secretary-General declared the full solidarity of GCC member states with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in facing these security threats. The council reiterated its complete support for defensive measures undertaken by Riyadh.
He added that member nations back all actions taken by Saudi authorities to protect their sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity. Albudaiwi stressed that the security of Saudi Arabia remains an integral part of the collective security of all GCC countries.
Source: Gulf Cooperation Council
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