Int’l Solidarity with Saudi Arabia against Houthi Attack on Jazan Airport

The remains of one of the Houthi drones that were used in the attack at the King Abdullah Airport in Jazan. (Arab coalition)
The remains of one of the Houthi drones that were used in the attack at the King Abdullah Airport in Jazan. (Arab coalition)
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Int’l Solidarity with Saudi Arabia against Houthi Attack on Jazan Airport

The remains of one of the Houthi drones that were used in the attack at the King Abdullah Airport in Jazan. (Arab coalition)
The remains of one of the Houthi drones that were used in the attack at the King Abdullah Airport in Jazan. (Arab coalition)

Countries and organization expressed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia in wake of the attack by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against the King Abdullah Airport in Jazan on Friday.

The Houthis used two armed drones to attack the facility, leaving ten people injured.

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia tweeted that every new Houthi attack is further proof that they are not interested in peace.

The mission condemned such attacks, calling on the Houthis to cease their violence and engage in UN-led talks to end the conflict in Yemen.

US State Department spokesman, Ned Price tweeted: “We condemn the outrageous attack by Houthi forces on King Abdullah Airport in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Our thoughts are with the 10 wounded civilians, who were doing no more than seeking to travel or make a living.”

Statements of condemnation also poured in from Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Muslim World League and Gulf Cooperation Council.

They stressed that attacks against civilian and vital facilities are acts of sabotage that violate all international laws and norms.

They underscored their solidarity with Saudi Arabia, saying they stand united behind it against all threats that target its security and stability.

They added that they support all the measures it takes to protect its security and the safety of its citizens and residents.

On Saturday, Saudi air defenses shot down another armed Houthi drone that was targeting the southern region.

Operations at the King Abdullah Airport have returned to normal. Acting Governor of the Jazan region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed visited the wounded at hospital to wish them a speedy recovery.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN, Abdullah Al-Mouallimi condemned the Houthi attack against civilian infrastructure and the threats towards innocent civilians as ugly war crimes.

He demanded that the Houthis be held to account in line with international humanitarian law, calling on the UN Security Council to assume its duties and put a stop to the Houthi threats to international peace and security.



Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
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Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Hussein Al Sheikh.

During the meeting, they discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including the dire humanitarian conditions facing Gaza residents, ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire, and Israeli escalation in the West Bank. They stressed the importance of the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.

The two sides also underlined the need for the release of Palestinian Authority funds, the protection of the Palestinian banking system, and commitment to implementing the comprehensive peace plan put forward by US President Donald Trump.

The meeting highlighted Saudi Arabia’s support for the reform program launched by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and praised the efforts of the US president.

The two sides affirmed the importance of connecting Gaza to the West Bank and continuing efforts, in coordination with brotherly countries and international partners, to ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the realization of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al Farhan and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan.


Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Wednesday from Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali.

Discussions stressed the importance of preserving the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia and addressed regional developments and other issues of mutual concern.


Saudi Crown Prince, Pakistan’s PM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, Pakistan’s PM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

During the call, both sides reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to expand cooperation, in addition to discussing developments in the region and the world, SPA said.