Qatar condemns Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
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- Qatar described the strikes as a blatant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a direct breach of international law.
- Qatar reaffirmed its total solidarity with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that Saudi security is an integral part of Qatari and overall Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) collective security.
Qatar has strongly condemned the Houthi group's attacks targeting civilian objects and civilians in the Saudi Arabian cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif.
The attacks, executed using ballistic missiles and drones, resulted in several civilian injuries alongside material damage to residential homes and vehicles.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the strikes as disgraceful acts of aggression and an unacceptable disregard for civilian lives.
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The ministry stated that targeting populated areas constitutes a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a clear breach of international law.
Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki, spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, also condemned the strikes as deliberate acts targeting civilians. He stated the Coalition will respond "responsibly and firmly" to deter the Houthi militia and safeguard the Kingdom’s sovereignty and civilian safety.
Highlighting regional security alignments, the Qatari ministry reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, endorsing all legitimate measures taken by the Kingdom to preserve its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests.
The statement underscored that the security of Saudi Arabia remains an integral part of Qatar's national security and the collective security framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Tensions across the region remain heightened due to ongoing Houthi military operations directed at civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Cross-border drone and missile strikes targeting populated urban areas continue to draw widespread regional and international condemnation.
