OIC, MWL Condemn Israeli Attacks on Lebanon

First responders gather at the site of an Israeli strike that hit near a hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on June 1, 2026. (Photo by KAWNAT HAJU / AFP)
First responders gather at the site of an Israeli strike that hit near a hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on June 1, 2026. (Photo by KAWNAT HAJU / AFP)
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OIC, MWL Condemn Israeli Attacks on Lebanon

First responders gather at the site of an Israeli strike that hit near a hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on June 1, 2026. (Photo by KAWNAT HAJU / AFP)
First responders gather at the site of an Israeli strike that hit near a hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on June 1, 2026. (Photo by KAWNAT HAJU / AFP)

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Muslim World League condemned on Monday the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, including the destruction of villages and archaeological sites in the country's south, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

In a statement, the OIC strongly condemned Israel's aggression as a flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty, international law, and international humanitarian law.

The secretariat expressed its strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks against Lebanon, warning that they pose a serious threat to security and stability in the region.

It reaffirmed the OIC's solidarity with Lebanon and its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, calling on the international community to take immediate action to halt the aggression.

In its statement, the Muslim World League (MWL) denounced Israel’s attacks as a grave violation of all international and humanitarian norms and laws, as well as Lebanon's national sovereignty.

It affirmed support for all efforts aimed at promoting security and stability for the Lebanese people and strengthening the sovereignty of the state and the authority of its legitimate institutions throughout Lebanon, in accordance with government decisions, the Taif Agreement, and relevant international agreements.



King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting and Appointing 26 Judges to Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting and Appointing 26 Judges to Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order promoting and appointing 26 judges to the Board of Grievances, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday.

President of the Board of Grievances and President of the Administrative Judiciary Council Dr. Ali Alohaydib said the order would strengthen the judicial workforce, enhance judicial efficiency, and improve the quality of rulings.

He added that it reflected the support extended to the administrative judiciary by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the continued attention and follow-up of the Crown Prince.


Saudi Foreign Minister and Syrian Counterpart Discuss Houthi Escalation against Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister and Syrian Counterpart Discuss Houthi Escalation against Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. Al-Shaibani condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed Syria’s solidarity with the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two officials discussed bilateral ties, ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields, and regional developments amid Houthi escalation against the Kingdom.

They emphasized that the security of the Kingdom and Syria is an integral part of Arab national security, underscoring the importance of continued coordination and cooperation to help maintain regional security and stability.


Coalition Destroys Two Ballistic Missile Launch Platforms in Saada

Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Coalition Destroys Two Ballistic Missile Launch Platforms in Saada

Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it destroyed two ballistic missile launch platforms in Saada province early on Saturday.

Late on Friday, coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Malki said the coalition had foiled attempts to smuggle weapons by sea to Houthi militia forces in Hodeidah province.

Al-Malki posted a video on X showing strikes targeting the arms-smuggling operations, saying: “We strike them on land ... we sink them at sea.”

The UN Security Council had strongly condemned on Thursday the ongoing and escalating Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including those that hit civil aviation and energy infrastructure, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Security Council expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia affirming the kingdom’s inherent right to self-defense in accordance with international law.

The statement called on the Houthis to immediately halt their military escalation and attacks targeting civilians. It reiterated the Security Council’s support for the Yemeni government and its strong commitment to Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.