OIC chief: Houthi attacks on holy sites have become intolerable
OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed condemned Houthi assaults on holy sites after a drone targeting Makkah was intercepted by Saudi defenses.
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, has strongly condemned the recent Houthi attacks on holy sites. He particularly decried a drone strike aimed at Makkah, which was thwarted by Saudi air defenses. Speaking to Al Arabiya, Ahmed expressed his disappointment at the Houthi's persistent aggression towards revered Islamic locations.
He commended Saudi Arabia's strategic approach in dealing with these attacks, highlighting the effectiveness of Saudi defense systems in neutralizing several Houthi efforts to target civilians and civilian infrastructure. Ahmed further emphasized the international, Arab, and Islamic support behind Saudi Arabia's actions, affirming the kingdom's commitment to defend its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity against such provocations.
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