Anwar condemns drone threat near Makkah, urges restraint
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the reported drone threat near Makkah, saying any attempt to endanger the safety and sanctity of Islam’s holiest city is unacceptable.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned a reported drone threat near Makkah, expressing concern over any attempt to endanger the safety and sanctity of Islam's holiest city. Anwar urged for immediate restraint and a peaceful resolution through dialogue, following Saudi Arabia's issuance of emergency alerts warning of potential dangers in Jeddah, Makkah, and Taif.
The alerts were issued amid escalating clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group, which have carried out missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities and infrastructure. Malaysians in Jeddah and Makkah were reported safe following the emergency alert.
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