Lebanon, Somalia condemn Houthi attack on Mecca
Lebanon, Somalia condemn Houthi attack on Mecca Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it “strongly condemns the attempted drone attack on Makkah and the recent attacks on civilian areas in Saudi Arabia” in a statement on Wednesday. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has also strongly condemned the attack, affirming Lebanon’s “full solidarity” with Saudi Arabia, upon his arrival in France earlier…
Sporadically situated between the Mediterranean and the Arabian Gulf, Lebanon and Somalia have jointly condemned a recent attempted drone strike on the holy city of Mecca. Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Wednesday, expressing its "strong condemnation" of the attack along with the series of strikes on civilian areas in Saudi Arabia.
They affirmed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that the kingdom's right to defend its territory and protect its people, including its holy sites, was upheld.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, upon his arrival in France, strongly denounced the attack. He emphasized that the assault not only targeted Saudi Arabia but also the sanctity of holy sites that Muslims across the world consider sacred. Aoun praised Saudi Arabia's "vigilance" in thwarting the threat and safeguarding the Two Holy Mosques.
This approach was corroborated by Saudi Arabia, which confirmed that the drone was intercepted and dismantled. However, the Houthis have denied the accusations, labeling them as a "nauseating lie".
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