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.



Arab League Condemns Israeli Decision to Establish New Settlements in West Bank

A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)
A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)
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Arab League Condemns Israeli Decision to Establish New Settlements in West Bank

A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)
A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)

Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned the decision by the Israeli occupation’s ministerial committee to approve the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, considering it a blatant challenge to the international will rejecting settlement activity and a violation of international law, which affirms the illegitimacy of settlements.

In a statement issued Monday, the secretary-general said the continued expansion of illegal settlement activity aims to prevent the establishment of a geographically contiguous Palestinian state and reflects the nature of the Israeli government, which he said is controlled by extremists and settlers, SPA reported.

Aboul Gheit stressed that settlement expansion will not make it legitimate under any circumstances.

 

He highlighted that the violence practiced by extremist settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank constitutes a form of terrorism carried out under the watch and with the protection of the official institutions of the occupying power.


Saudi FM Arrives in Muscat for Meeting of Saudi-Omani Coordination Council 

Omani FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi welcomes his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Muscat. (SPA)
Omani FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi welcomes his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Muscat. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Arrives in Muscat for Meeting of Saudi-Omani Coordination Council 

Omani FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi welcomes his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Muscat. (SPA)
Omani FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi welcomes his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Muscat. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Muscat on Monday.

He was received by his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi upon his arrival at Muscat International Airport.

The two sides are scheduled to hold the third meeting of the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council.


Saudi Defense Minister Decorates Pakistan's Army Chief with King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class

The ceremony took place in Riyadh on Sunday upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The ceremony took place in Riyadh on Sunday upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister Decorates Pakistan's Army Chief with King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class

The ceremony took place in Riyadh on Sunday upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The ceremony took place in Riyadh on Sunday upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has decorated Chief of the Pakistani Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir with King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, honoring his distinguished efforts to strengthen the strategic relationship and cooperation between the two nations.

The ceremony took place in Riyadh on Sunday upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Prince Khalid congratulated Field Marshal Munir on his appointment as Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, wishing him continued success in his new role.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the historical Saudi-Pakistani relations and the strategic cooperation in defense, discussing efforts to establish the foundations of international peace and security, as well as issues of common interest.