'Heinous Attack': Muslim World League Slams Houthi Missile Strikes on Holy Sites
The Muslim World League slams the Houthi militia's ballistic missile attacks targeting Mecca and Medina as a heinous provocation against Muslims.
The Muslim World League (MWL) has issued a scathing condemnation of the Houthi militia following a Houthi missile attack that targeted the sacred regions of Mecca and Medina. Labeling the assault as a "heinous attack," the organization expressed outrage over the targeting of areas surrounding the Two Holy Mosques, describing the act as a dangerous escalation of aggression against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Debris Falls Across Multiple Governorates
According to a statement released by the MWL on X, the Houthi militia launched two ballistic missiles toward the holy regions. While the missiles were intercepted, the resulting debris fell across several locations, causing significant alarm. The fragments were reported in:
- Wadi Al-Mughammas in the Holy City of Makkah
- Al-Nuzhah District in the Jeddah Governorate
- Wadi Jalil in the Taif Governorate
- The Masturah Centre in the Rabigh Governorate
A 'Dangerous Provocation' of Two Billion Muslims
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the Secretary-General of the MWL and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, denounced the strikes as a flagrant violation of human principles and religious values. He emphasized that targeting these holy sites is not merely a political act but a "dangerous provocation of the sentiments of more than two billion Muslims."
Addressing the militia's self-chosen name, "Ansar Allah" (Supporters of Allah), Sheikh Al-Issa argued that their actions contradict their claims. He stated that the group's behavior embodies a "terrorist approach" that violates spiritual sanctities through successive crimes, adding that such acts are a betrayal of religion and a departure from the guidance of Allah and His Messenger.
Solidarity with Saudi Arabia
Speaking on behalf of the MWL's global councils, academies, and the Islamic peoples they represent, His Excellency reaffirmed unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The MWL expressed full support for all measures the Kingdom takes to deter aggressors, protect the lives of its citizens, and safeguard the sanctity of the holy sites.
"Almighty Allah grant the Kingdom victory over the sinful aggressors who have violated the sanctities of religion and the holy sites of Muslims, and protect its land, leadership, and people from all harm."
Riyadh Under Fire: Interceptions and Airport Disruptions
The attacks on the holy regions were part of a broader wave of aggression. The Saudi-led coalition confirmed that its air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed another ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia targeting the capital, Riyadh. Additionally, the coalition reported the interception and destruction of a drone in the Riyadh region.
While the General Directorate of Civil Defence announced that the immediate danger in Riyadh City had passed, the attacks caused operational disruptions. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was forced to issue a travel advisory for passengers before announcing the resumption of flight operations at Terminals 1 and 2 on Sunday.