Houthi crimes in Yemen and cross-border attacks against civilian targets in neighboring Saudi Arabia have drawn more international condemnation with a number of states calling for commitment to humanitarian laws and urging an immediate ceasefire in the war-torn country.
Spain’s Foreign Ministry, in an official statement on Tuesday, condemned repeated attacks recently launched by the Iran-backed militias on several residential complexes in Saudi Arabia.
Noting that these attacks endanger civilian lives, violate the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and threaten regional security, the ministry called for strict commitment to international humanitarian laws and implementing an immediate ceasefire.
In a similar statement, France slammed the Houthis for firing missiles and launching drones against Saudi cities.
It affirmed that these attacks represent a dangerous escalation and violate international law.
Paris reiterated its strong commitment to the security of Saudi territory and regional stability, to which the proliferation of drones and missiles poses a serious threat.
“The destabilizing regional activities of the Houthis and their offensive in Yemen’s Marib are directly violate any process to resolve the crisis in Yemen and must cease immediately,” an official statement said.
“France reaffirms its commitment to a cessation of hostilities in the country and to the relaunching of discussions on a comprehensive and inclusive political agreement, under UN auspices,” the statement added.
US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) warned against Houthi cross-border assaults endangering the lives of Saudi civilians.
“The uptick in Houthi cross-border attacks puts civilian lives at risk and threatens the security of Saudi Arabia,” he said in a tweet.
“The US remains committed to protecting the Kingdom’s territorial integrity. The violence must stop and all parties should engage in UN-led peace talks,” he added.
Sudan also strongly condemned Houthi violence and warned that cross-border attacks by the militias undermined regional stability.
The Sudanese Foreign Ministry released a statement saying that international silence against “heinous” crimes and violations committed by Houthis is “unacceptable.”
