{
  "id": 18520753,
  "title": "Muslim World League condemns Houthi attempts to target Makkah, Madinah with missiles and drones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/muslim-world-league-condemns-houthi-attempts-to-target-makkah-madinah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T14:06:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666053/saudi-arabia/muslim-world-league-condemns-houthi-attempts-to-target-makkah-madinah-with-missiles-and-drones"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Muslim World League (MWL) has vehemently denounced the Houthi militia's persistent and dangerous attempts to strike the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, as well as civilian regions throughout Saudi Arabia. In a formal statement released by its General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and leader of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, lambasted the militia's intentional strikes utilizing ballistic missiles and drones, which were effectively neutralized by Saudi air defenses. Al-Issa characterized these actions as direct assaults on the holiness of sacred sites and the lives of innocent individuals. He further cautioned that such aggression could incite widespread outrage among the world's two billion Muslims. Al-Issa unequivocally condemned the group, which self-designates as Ansar Allah, for their recurrent acts of terrorism and breaches of religious and humanitarian norms. He emphasized that the militant organization's conduct is a profound insult to religion and Muslims, directly contravening the teachings of God and His Prophet. Speaking for the MWL's councils, departments, and global assemblies, Al-Issa reaffirmed complete support for Saudi Arabia's efforts to deter the assailants and safeguard holy sites and innocent lives. He ended his condemnation by offering prayer for the Kingdom's ongoing safety and the protection of its leadership and populace.",
  "summary": "MAKKAH — The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s continued attempts to target Muslim holy sites in Makkah and Madinah, as well as civilian areas across Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued by its General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa denounced the militia’s deliberate attacks…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}