Islamic Cooperation condemns Houthi attacks on Makkah, Madinah
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- The body labeled the targeting of sacred places and infrastructure as terrorism violating international law.
- The organization declared total support for Saudi Arabia's security and sovereign protection measures.
The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) issued an official press statement on Tuesday, condemning the recent attacks launched by the Houthi group against Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the Madinah Region.
In its statement released from its headquarters in Jeddah, the OIC denounced the ongoing aggression against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that targeting holy areas intimidates peaceful residents, violates the sanctity of holy sites and mosques, and provokes the feelings of Muslims across the globe.
The General Secretariat stressed that acts by the Houthi group affecting holy sites, places of worship, and civilian assets constitute terrorism that directly contradicts Islamic values, international norms, and international law.
The OIC underscored that violating the sanctity of holy places is an intolerable transgression that cannot be accepted or tolerated under any circumstances, calling for firm action to deter perpetrators and block any attempt to harm sacred sites.
Concluding its statement, the General Secretariat declared its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and expressed complete support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to deter aggressors, protect the lives of Muslims and the sanctity of holy sites, and safeguard its national security and sovereignty.
