GCC denounces Houthi militia’s attack on Abha Airport

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Dr. Nayef Al Hajraf

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The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Dr. Nayef Al Hajraf, has condemned the Iranian-backed terrorist Houthi militia's terrorist attack on Abha Airport in Saudi Arabia that caused a fire in a civilian aircraft.

In a statement on Wednesday, Dr. Al Hajraf affirmed that the attack launched by the Houthi militia "is a cowardly terrorist attack and a war crime that endanger the lives of civilians, which requires accountability of terrorists in accordance with international humanitarian law."

He also re-affirmed the solidarity of the GCC with the Kingdom in all measures it takes to defend its territories and preserve the safety of its citizens and residents.