BRUSSELS: The European Union strongly condemned the Houthis’ attacks against Saudi Arabia, particularly those targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
In a statement issued by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on behalf of the Union, the EU described the Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia as heinous acts, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.
“We express our full solidarity with the legitimate Government of Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and their people,” the statement said.
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It also called on all actors, including Iran, to end all military support to the Houthis, describing such support as a violation of several United Nations Security Council resolutions.
On maritime security, the EU reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in accordance with international law, including the international law of the sea.
It also strongly condemned all threats and attacks against civilian and commercial shipping, saying they threaten regional security and international trade.
Saudi Cabinet condemns Houthi attempts to target Makkah, Madinah
Last Tuesday, the Saudi Cabinet commended the advanced capabilities of the air defence systems and their success in thwarting the Houthis’ repeated attempts to target Makkah, Madinah, and several Saudi cities and facilities.
It said attacks were a grave aggression against the Kingdom’s sovereignty and the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, and a flagrant provocation to Muslims worldwide, affirming the Kingdom’s legitimate right to defend with full resolve the security of the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, as well as the country’s citizens and residents.
UN Security Council condemns attacks on Saudi Airports and Red Sea shipping
Last month, members of the United Nations Security Council condemned the ongoing and escalating Houthi attacks against the Kingdom, including attacks targeting civil aviation and energy infrastructure that resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.
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According to a statement issued by the UN Security Council president, these included “reckless strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport” on October 10 and 11, which resulted in deaths and injuries, as well as multiple strikes targeting other airports and Aramco facilities.
They reiterated their strongest condemnation of continued Houthi attacks and threats against commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait, stressing the importance of ensuring the safety of commercial vessels and their crews.
