DOHA, Qatar: Qatar strongly condemned the Houthi group’s attempt to target Madinah with a ballistic missile, describing it as a clear provocation of Muslims’ sentiments, an unacceptable disregard for civilian lives, a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, and a blatant breach of international law.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Qatar reaffirmed support for all legitimate measures taken by Saudi Arabia to safeguard its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests.
The ministry emphasised that Saudi Arabia’s security is an integral part of Qatar’s security and the collective security framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
Statement | Qatar Condemns Houthis’ Attempt to Target Saudi Arabia’s Madinah
Doha | November 5, 2026
The State of Qatar strongly condemns an attempt by Yemen’s Houthi group to target Madinah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a ballistic missile, calling it a blatant provocation of Muslims, a reckless disregard for civilian lives, a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a breach of international law.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms Qatar’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all legitimate measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and interests.
It stresses that Saudi Arabia’s security is integral to Qatar’s security and the collective security of the Gulf Cooperation Council States.
#MOFAQatar
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) November 5, 2026
Earlier, Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said that air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis toward Madinah Region, SPA reported.
Coalition: Air Defenses Intercept, Destroy Ballistic Missile Launched by Terrorist Houthi Militia Toward Madinah Region.
#SPAGOV https://t.co/LK3WtnNTqh— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) November 5, 2026
Coalition Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said, in another statement, that a UAV was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region.
Coalition: UAV Intercepted and Destroyed in Eastern Region.
#SPAGOV https://t.co/wOLucojyek— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) November 5, 2026
