Saudi Arabia Executes ISIS Member in Jazan

The Saudi Interior Ministry logo. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Interior Ministry logo. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Executes ISIS Member in Jazan

The Saudi Interior Ministry logo. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Interior Ministry logo. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi Interior Ministry announced on Thursday that it had carried out the death penalty against a member of the ISIS terror group in Jazan city.

In a statement, it identified the individual as Saudi national Mohammed bin Ibrahim bin Ali al-Rifai. It said he had adopted takfiri ideology, which violates Islamic values.

He had consequently declared his allegiance to ISIS and its terrorist practices and sought to fulfill the group’s agenda.

He had at one point attacked a bank in Jazan city, opening fire at the people inside, leaving two dead and two wounded. Others were held hostage at the scene.

The perpetrator resisted arrest and opened fire at the security forces.

He was eventually arrested and charged. He was referred to the specialized court where he was convicted and sentenced to death.

The Interior Ministry underscored the government’s keenness on consolidating security and pursuing justice against everyone who violates the country’s security and stability and commits terrorist acts.



Saudi Leadership Condoles Iranian President over Victims of Port Explosion

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince. SPA
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Saudi Leadership Condoles Iranian President over Victims of Port Explosion

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolences to Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian over the victims of the explosion that occurred at Rajaei Port in Bandar Abbas.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the Iranian President, the families of the deceased, and the people of Iran.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a similar cable of condolences to Pezeshkian.