RIYADH: Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Wednesday that the terrorist Houthi militia is persisting in its heinous attacks against Saudi Arabia’s national assets and infrastructure.
Major General Al-Malki explained that the continuation of these attacks demonstrates the terrorist Houthi militia’s approach and extremist ideology regarding escalation and the targeting of civilians within the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
On Wednesday, the Houthi militia launched attacks against the Kingdom’s cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Jazan using ballistic missiles and drones, SPA reported.
Major General Al-Malki confirmed that the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will respond to these attacks responsibly to protect the Kingdom’s sovereignty and national assets, as well as to safeguard civilians and civilian assets from these heinous acts.
Coalition: Terrorist Houthi Militia Continues to Attack and Attempt to Target Saudi Infrastructure.https://t.co/AcQtbRkLxD#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/bgxaBkFN4G
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This response will be conducted in accordance with the principle of self-defence pursuant to international law and Article 51 of the UN Charter and in compliance with international humanitarian law and its customary rules, according to SPA.
Saudi Cabinet condemns Houthi attacks on Kingdom
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet condemned the Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, describing them as heinous acts of aggression.
The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s right to defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens and residents, while rejecting attacks by the Houthi militia on commercial vessels and international maritime navigation in the Red Sea, SPA reported.
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, chaired the Cabinet session held on Tuesday in Jeddah.
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Major General Al-Malki, on Tuesday, said that the escalation by the terrorist Houthi militia and its attempts to target the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its national assets, its citizens, and residents on its territory is a dangerous escalation that confirms the hostile and irresponsible approach of this terrorist militia.
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In a statement, the Coalition spokesperson added that the terrorist Houthi militia’s senseless attacks, which targeted civilian and economic sites in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, resulting in injuries to 73 civilians, including women and children, constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and a direct threat to the security and safety of its citizens and residents.
“These sinful and unjustified attacks committed by the terrorist Houthi militia deliberately harm the Kingdom’s national resources, facilities, and civilian sites, and confirm its extremist criminal behaviour that rejects achieving peace and stability in Yemen and its Arab and Islamic neighbours,” he said.
Salman Al-Dosari, the minister of media, said that the cabinet has directed authorities to provide the highest level of medical care for those injured in these attacks.
He said the Cabinet also reaffirmed the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of the hostile approach and criminal conduct pursued by the extremist militia, which threatens the stability of Yemen and the Arab and Islamic region.
