Qatar, Turkey condemn Houthi attacks on Mecca
Qatar, Turkey condemn Houthi attacks on Mecca Qatar condemned on Wednesday the Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca, calling it a “shameful act of aggression”. “The sanctity and security of the holy sites and the safety of those visiting them must not be targeted, threatened or used in conflicts,” the country's foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that it supports Saudi Arabia’s “measures…
Qatar and Turkey have both condemned the Houthi drone attack on Mecca, branding it an "act of aggression". The foreign ministries of both countries emphasized the sanctity and security of the holy sites, and the importance of protecting pilgrims. The attack threatens regional stability, they said, and called for an immediate end to such assaults.
Despite the accusations, Saudi Arabia reported that the drone was intercepted and destroyed. However, the Houthi group denied targeting the Islamic holy site, calling the allegations "a nauseating lie".
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